About us

Community + Collaboration = Open Social

Open Social is a leader in collaborative ecosystems based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
We are specialized in mission-critical community and collaboration solutions, and are proud to serve some of the most ambitious organizations in the world, including the European Commission, IATA, Greenpeace International, the World Bank, the United Nations, WAGGGS, Scouts, IUCN and many more.

Open Social places collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because collaborating together is what makes a group of individuals turn into a community. As people work on their missions, their innovations, their knowledge and stories, they become a unified community that can change our world.

Our mission

To transform how communities collaborate and achieve their most critical goals. Empowering mission-driven organizations with innovative tools to create dynamic digital spaces, foster meaningful connections, and drive impactful outcomes.

Our vision

Charting a future for the web that's rooted in pro-privacy, anti-monopoly and open collaboration principles — creating trusted digital experience platforms where ownership and data sovereignty are vital.

Our core values

Personal. Friendly. Open. Collaborative.
‍Positive. Goal-driven. Flexible.
Dedicated. Ambitious. Trustworthy. Inclusive.

Our commitment to freedom

We stand against monopolistic practices, and thus always championing open-source and open standards. This guides our efforts for freedom, and to create inclusive platforms that empowers diverse voices and fosters innovation.

Open Social is more than a technology partner

We love connecting with our clients, sharing knowledge and best practices, gathering input on our vision and roadmap, and celebrating shared successes.

Our annual Open Social Summit is the perfect opportunity to bring our community together, hear from you and your team, understand your challenges, and collaboratively shape the future of our Community Collaboration Platform.

Open Source vs Open Core Software

Open-core is a business model that offers a basic version of software for free as open-source (our Community Management System), while providing enhanced features or add-ons through a proprietary version.

Open Social provides its core software for free within the Drupal community, allowing users to implement it in their own projects. As a SaaS company, Open Social also offers a subscription-based version with additional products and comprehensive services for businesses that require professional implementation, ongoing maintenance, and smooth operation of their platforms.

Sharing knowledge & expertise with the open source community

Open Social is built on top of powerful frameworks, such as Drupal and Mautic.

This allows us to build amazing products drawing on the experience and expertise of a vibrant open-source community of innovators, developers and builders.

Open Social is also an active participant in the Drupal community, and have taken part in events such as:

- DrupalCon New Orleans 2016
- Drupal Europe 2018
- DrupalCon Amsterdam 2019
- DrupalCon Minneapolis 2020
- DrupalCon Prague 2022
- DrupalCon Barcelona 2024