Zen Compiler Fork Shifts to Paid Model, Diverging from Open-Source Zig

ConnectFree's Zen compiler, a closed-source version of the open-source Zig language, now requires yearly subscriptions to distribute compiled software. The move departs sharply from Zig's free licensing and could lock users into a single vendor—a significant hurdle for embedded systems, safety-critical applications, and organizations committed to open-source principles.