The majority of four enterprises employ open-source software solutions
The Open Source Monitor 2025 report, to be presented tomorrow at the Open Source Forum of the digital association in Erfurt, offers insights into the current state and future trends of open-source software in Germany. The report, available for free download at www.ourwebsite/Open-Source-Monitor-2025, was conducted on behalf of the digital association Bitkom and involved 1,152 companies with 20 or more employees and 103 individuals from the public administration in Germany.
The report reveals that 73% of companies in Germany currently use open-source software, an increase from 69% two years ago. This growth is expected to continue, as 42% of companies anticipate the importance of open-source software to increase in their own company in the future. The report also highlights that 60% of companies want the state to invest more in open-source software given the current geopolitical situation.
Companies see cost savings (26%) and access to the source code (19%) as the biggest advantages of using open-source software. However, concerns about using open-source software include a lack of skilled personnel in the company (20%), an unclear warranty situation (15%), and legal uncertainties regarding licensing obligations (13%).
The proportion of companies with an open-source strategy has increased, from 32% in 2023 to 37% now. Open source software is seen as an opportunity for more digital sovereignty in Germany, with 73% of companies believing it is a suitable means of strengthening digital sovereignty.
The report includes results on the topics of compliance, practical applications, and use in the public administration. No direct information was found about German companies or institutions participating in the Open Source Forum 2025 in Erfurt the day after the query date. However, the 5th Thuringian E-Government Congress will be held on September 16, 2025, in Erfurt's Steigerwaldstadion, featuring topics such as open-source software in public administration, which may involve public institutions and open source advocates from the region.
The Open Source Monitor 2025 report does not contain any new self-contained facts about the state's investment in open-source software beyond what was previously stated. It also does not contain any new self-contained facts about the opinions of individuals from the public administration regarding open-source software beyond what was previously stated. Furthermore, the report is not mentioned to contain any advertisements.
In summary, the Open Source Monitor 2025 report provides valuable insights into the current state and future trends of open-source software in Germany. The report highlights the increasing adoption of open-source software, the advantages and concerns associated with it, and the role it plays in digital sovereignty. The report will be presented at the Open Source Forum of the digital association in Erfurt, with the full report available for free download at www.ourwebsite/Open-Source-Monitor-2025. For more information about the Open Source Forum 2025, visit www.ourwebsite/Forum-Open-Source-2025.
