Equipping Every Government for the Digital Future
WSO2’s ‘Fair Pricing for Governments’ — a revolutionary, index-based model designed to make world-class digital infrastructure accessible and equitable for every nation.
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Technology fees aligned with economic reality
At WSO2, we believe that software independence and high-quality digital services should not be a luxury. Our ‘Fair Pricing for Governments’ initiative is built on a simple, ethical principle: technology fees for the public sector should be proportional to the average citizen’s income.
Promote software independence
Accessible tools to help governments maintain digital sovereignty.
Eliminate arbitrage
Standardized, transparent pricing reduces opportunities for corruption and ensures fairness.
Equitable modernization
Ensuring every eligible public-sector entity receives the best possible price regardless of their region.
Transparent, equitable discounts
We’re introducing a standardized methodology to speed up contracting and ensure fair discounts. Our pricing is anchored in the World Bank Country Income Classifications, with W3C government membership fees as baseline.
High-income
20%
Discount
Upper-middle-income
35%
Discount
Lower-middle-income
50%
Discount
Low-income
62%
Discount
Built for long-term public success
We are committed to the sustainability of public digital investments. To provide long-term predictability, prices under this initiative are exempt from standard uplifts and feature a capped annual increase of just 5%.
Note: While subscription pricing follows this fair framework, support and professional services continue at standard commercial rates.
Who qualifies?
Eligibility is strictly limited to official government entities directly funded by taxpayers, ensuring complete transparency and program integrity.
"Our goal is to facilitate software independence and help governments worldwide access high-quality, ethical digital services. By aligning fees with national income levels and applying a consistent, transparent framework globally, we are taking a concrete step toward enabling more equitable digital modernization"
— Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana
Founder, CEO, and Chief Product Officer at WSO2
WSO2 Fair Pricing for Governments: Frequently Asked Questions
| Country income group (World Bank) | Discount rate |
|---|---|
| High-income | 20% discount |
| Upper-middle-income | 35% discount |
| Lower-middle-income | 50% discount |
| Low-income | 62% discount |
- Included: National, regional, and local government departments and agencies.
- Excluded: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and private sector organizations, even if they provide services to the government.
- Exemption from standard uplifts: Participants are not subject to WSO2's normal price revisions.
- Capped annual increases: Any price adjustments are strictly capped at 5% per year, allowing governments to plan their digital investments with confidence.
- Eliminate arbitrage: Standardized pricing reduces the potential for corruption and unfair variations.
- Enable modernization: Every nation, regardless of wealth, gets access to the same world-class tools.
- Facilitate digital sovereignty: Affordable pricing helps governments maintain independence and ownership over their digital future.