Compare Open Source Programs

Find the perfect program for you by comparing eligibility, stipends, focus areas, and application processes

Feature
GSoC logo
GSoC
Google Summer of Code
LFX logo
LFX
LFX Mentorship
SoB logo
SoB
Summer of Bitcoin
ESoC logo
ESoC
European Summer of Code
Eligibility
  • University students (18+)
  • Open to students worldwide
  • Must be eligible to work in their country
  • Can participate multiple times
  • Open to all (students and professionals)
  • No age restrictions
  • Global participation
  • Can participate multiple times
  • University students
  • Open to students worldwide
  • Must be enrolled in a degree program
  • Bitcoin/cryptocurrency interest required
  • Open to all (students and professionals)
  • No age restrictions
  • Global participation
  • Focus on European timezone-friendly collaboration
Stipend Amount
₹2,13,984 - ₹5,35,200
INR
Amount varies by project size (175h or 350h) and location (approx. $2,400 - $6,000 USD)
₹2,67,600 - ₹5,35,200
INR
Varies by project and mentorship term (Spring/Summer/Fall) (approx. $3,000 - $6,000 USD)
₹2,67,600 - ₹5,35,200
INR
Amount varies by project complexity and track (Developer/Designer) (approx. $3,000 - $6,000 USD)
₹1,02,300 - ₹5,11,500
INR
Varies by project and sponsor (e.g., prefix.dev, German Center for Open Source AI) (approx. €1,000 - €5,000 EUR)
Program Focus
General Open SourceAll programming languagesWeb, Mobile, AI/ML, Systems, etc.Diverse project types
Cloud Native TechnologiesKubernetes, CNCF projectsLinux KernelOpen Source Infrastructure
Bitcoin & CryptocurrencyBlockchain DevelopmentBitcoin CoreLightning NetworkBitcoin Infrastructure
AI & Machine LearningApplied Open SourceEuropean Open Source ProjectsScientific ComputingData Science
Application Process

💡 Tips for Choosing

  • •GSoC is best if you want a wide variety of projects and technologies. Great for beginners exploring different domains.
  • •LFX is ideal for cloud native and infrastructure projects. Perfect if you want to work with Kubernetes, CNCF, or Linux kernel.
  • •SoB is perfect if you're passionate about Bitcoin and blockchain. Ideal for developers interested in cryptocurrency and decentralized systems.
  • •ESoC focuses on AI/ML and European open source projects. Best for those interested in machine learning, data science, and scientific computing.

📅 Application Timeline

GSoC
March - April (Applications)
LFX
Three terms: Spring (Jan), Summer (Apr), Fall (Jul)
SoB
January - March (Applications)
ESoC
March - May (Applications)
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