doc/help/Support-Serial-Studio.md
Serial Studio started as a passion project and has grown into a tool used by thousands of developers, engineers, educators, and makers worldwide. Despite that growth, it is still maintained by a single developer with no corporate funding or venture capital backing.
Your support — in any form — directly funds development, testing on real hardware, documentation, and faster releases.
The most direct way to support Serial Studio. A Pro license unlocks advanced features (MQTT, Modbus, CAN Bus, MDF4 export, 3D visualization, and more) and funds ongoing development. If you use Serial Studio at work, your purchasing or IT department can handle the transaction.
Visit: https://store.serial-studio.com/
If you create content for embedded developers, makers, educators, or hardware teams, you can also support the project by referring customers and earning commission on successful sales. This is a practical option for bloggers, YouTubers, newsletter authors, and community managers who already recommend tools to their audience.
Affiliate applications are handled through Lemon Squeezy:
Apply here: https://store.serial-studio.com/affiliates
Help others discover the project by starring it on GitHub. It costs nothing and increases visibility in search results and trending lists.
Repository: https://github.com/Serial-Studio/Serial-Studio
Support ongoing development through GitHub Sponsors or PayPal donations. Links are available on the project's GitHub page.
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XN68J47QJKYDE
Help improve quality by reporting bugs and suggesting improvements on GitHub Issues. Include steps to reproduce, expected behavior, and platform details.
Submit pull requests for bug fixes, features, translations, or documentation. Meaningful contributions also qualify for a free Pro license (see Earn a Pro License).
Show what you have built with Serial Studio. Real-world use cases inspire others and help grow the community.
Blog posts, tutorials, YouTube videos, and conference talks help spread the word to new users who may benefit from the tool.
Serial Studio is real software built during unpaid hours because it needs to exist. No marketing tricks, no tracking, no gimmicks — just a tool built by someone who needs it too. Whether you are a student or a company, your support helps keep practical, privacy-respecting tools alive and improving.