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\*\*\*BoxBilling translation sources are out of date and generally full of errors. FOSSBilling introduces support for plural translations, automated language detection, improved handling of date/time localization, more portions of the software can be translated, and the base strings have had many spelling and grammatical fixes. Additionally, FOSSBilling translation functionality is more reliable and will work for everyone out-of-the-box unlike BoxBilling's.

\*\*\*\*FOSSBilling introduces new functionality such as prevention against session hijacking, enforced session expropriations, proper usage of the HTTPS only flag for cookies, a HTTPS only mode, and more while also having resolved numerous security vulnerabilities which still effect BoxBilling.
\*\*\*\*FOSSBilling introduces new functionality such as prevention against session hijacking, enforced session expirations, proper usage of the HTTPS only flag for cookies, a HTTPS only mode, and more while also having resolved numerous security vulnerabilities which still effect BoxBilling.

## Can I migrate from BoxBilling?

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No, you do not and never will need to pay to use the core components of FOSSBilling.

The clue is right there in the name: **FOSS** stands for Free and Open Source Software. It means that the source code of the software is open for anyone to freely use, study and modify.
The clue is right there in the name: **FOSS** stands for Free and Open Source Software. It means that the source code of the software is open for anyone to freely use, study and modify. If you want to know more about the principles and history of Free and Open Source Software then the [Wikipedia aticle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software) is actually a really good place to start.

Third parties are free to develop commercial modules/extensions for FOSSBilling which they may charge for but the basic software will always remain free in all senses of the word.

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You can find out more about how to do all of those things here: [Contributing to FOSSBilling](https://github.com/FOSSBilling/FOSSBilling/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)

## How can I sponsor or donate to FOSSBilling?

We are always happy to recieve financial support, whether it is just one time or a recurring donation. You can donate money to the FOSSBilling project using either our [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/FOSSBilling) or [Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/fossbilling) pages. Funds collected through GitHub are regularly paid out to the Open Collective account so that it all ends up in the same place.

## What is money donated to FOSSBilling used for?

Money that is donated to the project is used to buy tools and services that are essential for the continuing development of the project, e.g. software licenses. Currently all of the project hosting needs are being met by using free services or being donated to the project by individuals and companies and these are not being paid for with the accumulated donated funds.

Additionally funds may be used to pay individuals for development hours which are outside of what they would normally be able to give to the project for free, in these cases it will be for blocks of time to complete specific tasks, i.e. large tasks that are relase blocking or developing a specific feature.

All of the expenses that are paid out, together with descriptions, are publically visible on the [FOSSBilling Open Collective page](https://opencollective.com/fossbilling).

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