# How does Privacy ≠ Open Source? Can someone argue in favor of Closed Source software?

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/how-does-privacy-open-source-can-someone-argue-in-favor-of-closed-source-software/19290
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2024-07-04T23:12:52Z
**Posts:** 41
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## Post 6 by @anon48875053 — 2024-07-05T06:05:18Z

The only reason for software to be proprietary is moneyyyyyyyyyy. So if you see a proprietary app, then know that money is its priority, not you as a user or customer

Do I trust software that prioritizes money over software freedom and the customer? No.

> [@Does proprietary software have any advantages over FLOSS software?](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/does-proprietary-software-have-any-advantages-over-floss-software/15722):
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> We all know about the advantages of FLOSS software over proprietary software, but does proprietary software have any advantages over FLOSS software?

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