Why Some of Our Software Is Free Forever
Most software companies decide what to build by asking what customers will pay for. We ask that question too, for products like VoVo and Pay by Jag. But some of our products start from a different question: what should simply be available to everyone?
Those products are free, and we intend for them to stay that way. Here is why, and what that means in practice.
Scripture without a paywall
JustAllowGod is our Bible study app. It offers free Bible study for everyone, with no paywall on Scripture and no sign-up required to start reading. People can compare translations, look up original Hebrew and Greek words, follow reading plans and use study tools.
The app was born from a personal story of loss and faith, and from the conviction that God's Word should be open to anyone who wants to read it. Charging for access to Scripture would contradict the reason the app exists. So it is free, and it will remain free.
A free password manager
Jag Pass is a password manager for Windows, macOS and Linux that keeps your vault on your own disk. It does not push a cloud account, does not send analytics and does not lock imports behind a premium plan. Free means free: no premium vault and no locked features.
Good password habits protect people from real harm. We would rather more people use a password manager than fewer people pay for one.
How free products are funded
Free products still cost money to build and run. They are supported by voluntary donations from people who value them, and by the work of the company as a whole. Donations to JustAllowGod, for example, are processed by Pay by Jag and are not tax-deductible, which we state plainly so nobody is misled.
We do not fund free products by selling user data, showing intrusive advertising or quietly limiting features until people pay. Those approaches would undermine the trust that makes the products worth using.
Free for churches and nonprofits too
JustAllowGod also offers free white-label Bible study apps for verified churches and nonprofits, so a congregation can offer study tools under its own name. Verification confirms that the organization qualifies, and then the app is customized with its branding at no cost.
Free still means well built
A free product is held to the same engineering standards as a paid one. It goes through the same review, the same release pipeline and the same care for privacy and accessibility. People who use free software deserve reliability just as much as paying customers. Our standards do not change based on price.
No account required to begin
For JustAllowGod, being free also means not asking for anything before someone can start. A person who opens the app can begin reading right away, without creating an account or sharing an email address. Accounts are available for people who want to save notes, highlights and reading plans across devices, but they are an option, not a gate.
That design choice is part of what free means to us. A product that is technically free but demands personal information before it can be used is asking for a different kind of payment.
Privacy is part of the gift
Jag Pass shows the same thinking from another angle. A password vault is one of the most sensitive things a person owns, so Jag Pass keeps it on the person's own computer and does not send it anywhere. There is no cloud vault to breach and no call-home analytics. The only optional report is a crash report, and it is optional. Giving software away for free should never mean taking privacy in exchange.
Why a company would do this
From a purely commercial view, free products might look like a distraction. From our view, they are part of why Jag Journey exists. We believe technology can serve people's faith and wellbeing, not only their productivity. Free tools are one way we live that out, and they keep us connected to the people we most want to serve. You can read more about that purpose in building software as stewardship.
Frequently asked questions
Is JustAllowGod really free?
Yes. JustAllowGod offers free Bible study with no paywall on Scripture and no sign-up required to start reading.
How do free Jag Journey products make money?
They are supported by voluntary donations and by the company as a whole, not by selling data or intrusive advertising.
Are donations to JustAllowGod tax-deductible?
No. Donations are voluntary support for the platform and are not tax-deductible.
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