How do you monetize your plugins effectively?

[Bill Shiphr]

What are the most effective ways you’ve found to monetize your plugins? I’m exploring options like freemium models, marketplaces, and subscriptions, but would love to hear real-world experiences — especially on what works long-term.

[AleksShamles]

Monetization is an experiment. Someone makes a freemium model, someone sells subscriptions. The main thing is to understand what users are willing to pay for. Sometimes it just works as a donation, especially if the plugin solves a narrow but important task.

[molodoy]

There is no universal solution for everyone. Some use freemium models, while others use one-time purchases or subscriptions. Offering a lite version may increase user interest. I've seen great results thanks to reliable documentation and support. If you're serious about monetization, magento 2 nginx config check out the plugin monetization strategies on your site.