Open source licenses such as MIT or Apache 2.0 let anyone use, modify and run the code, including in production. Source-available licenses publish the code but restrict how you can use it, often banning production use without a commercial license.
Why It Matters
For procurement and exit plans, the difference matters. With an open source license you can keep running the software even if the vendor disappears or changes its terms.
In d8a.tech
d8a.tech is MIT-licensed and public on GitHub.