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title: The state of global open source 2025
description: 83% of organizations believe open source is valuable to their future,
  but a critical maturity gap persists
url: https://ubuntu.com/engage/world-of-open-source-global-2025
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# The state of global open source 2025

83% of organizations believe open source is valuable to their future, but a critical maturity gap persists

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The Linux Foundation’s new The state of global open source 2025 report, created in collaboration with Canonical, reveals a critical turning point for open source software (OSS). Open source is no longer just a cost-saving tool; it has become the mission-critical foundation of modern business infrastructure.

However, the report identifies a paradox: widespread adoption is outpacing organizational maturity, creating risks in governance and security.

### [Download the report](https://pages.ubuntu.com/rs/066-EOV-335/images/2025_World_of_Open_Source_Global_Linux_Foundation.pdf?version=0)

## Open source is driving business value

Open source has moved into the core of the enterprise technology stack, with high adoption rates across essential domains:

* Operating systems (55% adoption)
* Cloud / container technologies (49% adoption)
* Web & application development (46% adoption)

Organizations are reporting measurable benefits from this shift:

* 83% consider open source valuable to their organization’s future
* 46% reported increased business value from open source compared to the previous year
* 86% indicate that using OSS improves productivity

### AI: The biggest beneficiary of open source

The report confirms AI/Machine Learning (ML) is the technology perceived to benefit most from being open source (cited by 38% of respondents globally). Open source AI adoption has also increased by a statistically significant 5% since 2024, now standing at 40%.

This report offers anyone working with open source the insights needed to align their strategic practices with the new reality of open source adoption.

Inside the report, you will learn:

* How to strategically bridge the gap between OSS adoption and organizational maturity.
* The top investment priorities for organizations looking to increase their OSS engagement, such as sponsoring critical dependencies (44%) and training developers (41%).
* The primary barriers limiting deeper OSS participation and adoption (e.g., licensing/IP concerns and lack of technical support).
* Why active OSS engagement delivers a 20% competitive advantage and is a powerful tool for talent attraction (cited by 74% of professionals).
* Why enterprise grade support has become a non-negotiable for enterprises adopting OSS.

[Download the full report](https://pages.ubuntu.com/rs/066-EOV-335/images/2025_World_of_Open_Source_Global_Linux_Foundation.pdf?version=0) for more insights.

Further reading:

* Access our [webpage](https://canonical.com/open-source-adoption) for further information about adopting open source in your enterprise.
* Read the [Linux Foundation European spotlight report 2025](https://pages.ubuntu.com/rs/066-EOV-335/images/Final%20report%20-%20WorldofOS_EUSpotlight_2025_081525.pdf?version=0&_gl=1*1el6apa*_gcl_au*MTQ1MTcwMTUxLjE3NjI3NzE5Mzc.).
* See how OSS is driving business value for our [customers](https://canonical.com/case-study) across different industries.

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