Biggest changeResults of Operations The following tables set forth selected consolidated statements of operations data and such data as a percentage of total revenue for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription—self-managed and SaaS $ 406,903 $ 330,193 $ 261,452 License—self-managed 21,585 19,693 18,588 Total subscription revenue 428,488 349,886 280,040 Cost of revenue: Subscription—self-managed and SaaS (1)(2)(3) 97,758 76,244 61,407 License—self-managed (2) 542 799 880 Total cost of revenue—subscription 98,300 77,043 62,287 Gross profit 330,188 272,843 217,753 Operating expenses: Research and development (1)(3) 160,864 134,584 121,225 Sales and marketing (1)(2)(3) 190,401 150,675 130,812 General and administrative (1)(3)(4) 70,021 63,132 55,556 Total operating expenses 421,286 348,391 307,593 Operating loss (91,098 ) (75,548 ) (89,840 ) Interest and other income, net 25,278 21,032 5,094 Loss before income taxes (65,820 ) (54,516 ) (84,746 ) Income tax expense 3,416 6,740 5,438 Net loss $ (69,236 ) $ (61,256 ) $ (90,184 ) _________________________________________ (1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: subscription–self-managed and SaaS $ 14,555 $ 9,784 $ 6,991 Research and development 48,192 32,689 24,664 Sales and marketing 47,603 30,338 22,753 General and administrative 20,756 22,360 14,253 Total share-based compensation expense $ 131,106 $ 95,171 $ 68,661 58 Table of Contents (2) Includes amortization expense of acquired intangible assets as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: subscription–self-managed and SaaS $ 13,762 $ 9,546 $ 9,543 Cost of revenue: license—self-managed 542 799 880 Sales and marketing 3,274 1,431 1,145 Total amortization expense of acquired intangible assets $ 17,578 $ 11,776 $ 11,568 (3) Includes acquisition-related costs as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: subscription–self-managed and SaaS $ 9 $ 20 $ 25 Research and development 3,782 7,301 9,610 Sales and marketing 1,087 125 762 General and administrative 880 161 315 Total acquisition-related costs $ 5,758 $ 7,607 $ 10,712 (4) Includes legal settlement costs as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) General and administrative $ — $ — 216 Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Revenue: Subscription—self-managed and SaaS 95 % 94 % 93 % License—self-managed 5 6 7 Total subscription revenue 100 100 100 Cost of revenue: Subscription—self-managed and SaaS 23 22 22 License—self-managed — — — Total cost of revenue—subscription 23 22 22 Gross profit 77 78 78 Operating expenses: Research and development 38 39 43 Sales and marketing 44 43 47 General and administrative 16 18 20 Total operating expenses 98 100 110 Operating loss (21 ) (22 ) (32 ) Interest and other income, net 6 6 2 Loss before income taxes (15 ) (16 ) (30 ) Income tax expense 1 2 2 Net loss (16 )% (18 )% (32 )% 59 Table of Contents Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Revenue Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Subscription—self-managed and SaaS $ 406,903 $ 330,193 $ 76,710 23 % License—self-managed 21,585 19,693 1,892 10 Total subscription revenue $ 428,488 $ 349,886 $ 78,602 22 % The increase in total subscription revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of approximately $70.3 million growth from existing customers and the remaining attributable to new customers.
Biggest changeResults of Operations The following tables set forth selected consolidated statements of operations data and such data as a percentage of total revenue for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription—self-managed and SaaS $ 502,796 $ 406,903 $ 330,193 License—self-managed 29,044 21,585 19,693 Total subscription revenue 531,840 428,488 349,886 Cost of revenue: Subscription—self-managed and SaaS (1)(2)(3) 123,337 97,758 76,244 License—self-managed (2) 116 542 799 Total cost of revenue—subscription 123,453 98,300 77,043 Gross profit 408,387 330,188 272,843 Operating expenses: Research and development (1)(3) 195,089 160,864 134,584 Sales and marketing (1)(2)(3) 223,932 190,401 150,675 General and administrative (1)(3) 81,219 70,021 63,132 Total operating expenses 500,240 421,286 348,391 Operating loss (91,853 ) (91,098 ) (75,548 ) Interest and other income, net 25,816 25,278 21,032 Loss before income taxes (66,037 ) (65,820 ) (54,516 ) Income tax expense 5,782 3,416 6,740 Net loss $ (71,819 ) $ (69,236 ) $ (61,256 ) _________________________________________ (1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: subscription–self-managed and SaaS $ 16,768 $ 14,555 $ 9,784 Research and development 58,203 48,192 32,689 Sales and marketing 55,749 47,603 30,338 General and administrative 25,937 20,756 22,360 Total share-based compensation expense $ 156,657 $ 131,106 $ 95,171 (2) Includes amortization expense of acquired intangible assets as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: subscription–self-managed and SaaS $ 17,995 $ 13,762 $ 9,546 Cost of revenue: license—self-managed 116 542 799 Sales and marketing 2,807 3,274 1,431 Total amortization expense of acquired intangible assets $ 20,918 $ 17,578 $ 11,776 59 Table of Contents (3) Includes acquisition-related costs as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: subscription–self-managed and SaaS $ — $ 9 $ 20 Research and development 4,413 3,782 7,301 Sales and marketing 1,857 1,087 125 General and administrative 68 880 161 Total acquisition-related costs $ 6,338 $ 5,758 $ 7,607 Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Revenue: Subscription—self-managed and SaaS 95 % 95 % 94 % License—self-managed 5 5 6 Total subscription revenue 100 100 100 Cost of revenue: Subscription—self-managed and SaaS 23 23 22 License—self-managed — — — Total cost of revenue—subscription 23 23 22 Gross profit 77 77 78 Operating expenses: Research and development 37 38 39 Sales and marketing 42 44 43 General and administrative 15 16 18 Total operating expenses 94 98 100 Operating loss (17 ) (21 ) (22 ) Interest and other income, net 5 6 6 Loss before income taxes (12 ) (15 ) (16 ) Income tax expense 2 1 2 Net loss (14 )% (16 )% (18 )% Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 Revenue Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Subscription—self-managed and SaaS $ 502,796 $ 406,903 $ 95,893 24 % License—self-managed 29,044 21,585 7,459 35 % Total subscription revenue $ 531,840 $ 428,488 $ 103,352 24 % The increase in total subscription revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted of approximately $93.9 million growth from existing customers and the remaining attributable to new customers.
Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of personnel-related expenses, share-based compensation expenses, sales commissions primarily associated with our sales and marketing organizations, public cloud infrastructure costs associated with our free trials and open source software options, and costs associated with marketing programs and user events. Marketing programs include advertising, promotional events, and brand-building activities.
Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of personnel-related expenses, share-based compensation expenses, sales commissions, public cloud infrastructure costs associated with our free trials and open source software options, and costs associated with marketing programs and user events. Marketing programs include advertising, promotional events, and brand-building activities.
Our net dollar retention rate may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including the level of penetration within our customer base, expansion of products and features, and our ability to retain our customers. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our net dollar retention rate was 116% and 119%, respectively.
Our net dollar retention rate may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including the level of penetration within our customer base, expansion of products and features, and our ability to retain our customers. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our net dollar retention rate was 119% and 116%, respectively.
We offer subscription tiers for self-managed deployments, where our customers deploy and manage our products across their public cloud, on-premise, private cloud, or hybrid environments, as well as JFrog-managed public cloud deployments, which we refer to as our SaaS subscriptions.
We offer subscription tiers for self-managed deployments, where our customers deploy and manage our products across their public cloud, on-premises, private cloud, or hybrid environments, as well as JFrog-managed public cloud deployments, which we refer to as our SaaS subscriptions.
All of the top 10 technology organizations and top 10 financial services organizations, 8 of the top 10 retail organizations, 8 of the top 10 healthcare organizations, and all of the top 5 telecommunications organizations in the Fortune 500 have adopted the JFrog platform, embarking on their journey towards Liquid Software.
All of the top 10 technology organizations and top 10 financial services organizations, 8 of the top 10 retail organizations, 8 of the top 10 healthcare organizations, and all of the top 7 telecommunications organizations in the Fortune 500 have adopted the JFrog Platform, embarking on their journey towards Liquid Software.
While we believe we have a significant market opportunity that our platform addresses, we will need to continue to invest in customer support, research and development, and sales and marketing in order to address this opportunity. Additionally, we believe our products address the software release needs of customers worldwide, and we see international expansion as a major opportunity.
While we believe we have a significant market opportunity that our platform addresses, we will need to continue to invest in customer support, research and development, and sales and marketing in order to address this opportunity. 56 Table of Contents Additionally, we believe our products address the software release needs of customers worldwide, and we see international expansion as a major opportunity.
Factors Affecting Our Performance We believe that our future performance will depend on many factors, including the following: Extending Our Technology Leadership We intend to continue to enhance our hybrid, universal, end-to-end software supply chain platform by developing new products and expanding the functionality of existing products to maintain our technology leadership.
Factors Affecting Our Performance We believe that our future performance will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, the following: Extending Our Technology Leadership We intend to continue to enhance our hybrid, universal, end-to-end software supply chain platform by developing new products and expanding the functionality of existing products to maintain our technology leadership.
Acquiring New Customers We believe there is a significant opportunity to grow the number of customers that use our platform. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 32% of the Forbes Global 2000 were our customers. Our operating results and growth prospects will depend in part on our ability to attract new customers.
Acquiring New Customers We believe there is a significant opportunity to grow the number of customers that use our platform. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 31% of the Forbes Global 2000 were our customers. Our operating results and growth prospects will depend in part on our ability to attract new customers.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses primarily consist of personnel-related expenses, share-based compensation expenses, associated primarily with our finance, legal, human resources and other operational and administrative functions, professional 57 Table of Contents fees for external legal, accounting and other consulting services, directors and officer’s insurance expenses, and allocated overhead.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses primarily consist of personnel-related expenses, share-based compensation expenses, associated primarily with our finance, legal, human resources and other operational and administrative functions, professional fees for external legal, accounting and other consulting services, directors and officer’s insurance expenses, and allocated overhead.
Our business model benefits from our ability to serve the needs of all customers, from individual software developers, security teams, MLOps teams, and IT operators to the largest organizations, in a value-oriented manner. We generate revenue from the sale of subscriptions to customers.
Our business model benefits from our ability to serve the needs of all customers, from individual software developers, security teams, AI/ML teams, and IT operators to the largest organizations, in a value-oriented manner. We generate revenue from the sale of subscriptions to customers.
We then calculate the contracted ARR from these Base Customers in the last month of the same quarter of the subsequent year (the “Comparison Quarter”). This calculation captures 55 Table of Contents upsells, contraction, and attrition since the Base Quarter. We then divide total Comparison Quarter ARR by total Base Quarter ARR for Base Customers.
We then calculate the contracted ARR from these Base Customers in the last month of the same quarter of the subsequent year (the “Comparison Quarter”). This calculation captures upsells, contraction, and attrition since the Base Quarter. We then divide total Comparison Quarter ARR by total Base Quarter ARR for Base Customers.
The following section generally discusses our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The following section generally discusses our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 can be found in Part II, Item 7 of our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10‐K, filed with the SEC on February 15, 2024.
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 can be found in Part II, Item 7 of our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10‐K, filed with the SEC on February 14, 2025.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, our 10 largest customers represented approximately 8% of our total revenue and 40% of our revenue was generated from customers outside of the United States. We have designed our subscription structure and go-to-market strategy to align our growth with the success of our customers.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, our 10 largest customers represented approximately 9% of our total revenue and 40% of our revenue was generated from customers outside of the United States. We have designed our subscription structure and go-to-market strategy to align our growth with the success of our customers.
Revenue from Enterprise Plus subscription represented approximately 51% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to approximately 46% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The growth in revenue from our Enterprise Plus subscription demonstrates the increased demand for our end-to-end solutions for customers’ entire software supply chain management.
Revenue from Enterprise Plus subscription represented approximately 56% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to approximately 51% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The growth in revenue from our Enterprise Plus subscription demonstrates the increased demand for our end-to-end solutions for customers’ entire software supply chain management.
We have an unwavering commitment to the software developer, security teams, MLOps teams, and IT operator communities, and show this commitment by offering varying forms of free access to our products in addition to the paid subscriptions described above.
We have an unwavering commitment to the software developer, security teams, AI/ML engineers, and IT operator communities, and show this commitment by offering varying forms of free access to our products in addition to the paid subscriptions described above.
For subscriptions to our self-managed software products, revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription term. For our SaaS subscriptions, revenue is recognized ratably over each commitment period within the subscription term, based on minimum usage commitments and any excess usage in the corresponding commitment period.
For subscriptions to our self-managed software products, revenue is recognized 57 Table of Contents ratably over the subscription term. For our SaaS subscriptions, revenue is recognized ratably over each commitment period within the subscription term, based on minimum usage commitments and any excess usage in the corresponding commitment period.
Revenue from SaaS subscriptions contributed 39% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 34% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Our self-managed subscriptions are offered on an annual and multi-year basis, and our SaaS subscriptions are offered on a monthly, annual, and multi-year basis.
Revenue from SaaS subscriptions contributed 46% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 39% for the year ended December 31, 2024. Our self-managed subscriptions are offered on an annual and multi-year basis, and our SaaS subscriptions are offered on a monthly, annual, and multi-year basis.
In the event that we change our determination, we will adjust our valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.
In the event that we change our determination, we will adjust our valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made. 64 Table of Contents
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities of $21.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted primarily of proceeds from exercise of share options of $10.4 million and proceeds from employee share purchases under our ESPP of $8.7 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $21.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted primarily of proceeds from exercise of share options of $10.4 million and proceeds from our employee share purchase plan of $8.7 million.
As of December 31, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity were cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $522.0 million. Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash in banks and money market funds. Short-term investments generally consist of bank deposits, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, corporate debt securities, municipal securities, and government and agency debt.
As of December 31, 2025, our principal sources of liquidity were cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $704.4 million. Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash in banks and money market funds. Short-term investments generally consist of bank deposits, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, corporate debt securities, municipal securities, and government and agency debt.
Income tax expense decreased for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher excess tax benefits from share-based compensation awards and a discrete tax benefit in Israel attributable to the release of valuation allowance as a result of recognizing deferred tax liabilities associated with the Qwak acquisition.
Income tax expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to the absence of a discrete tax benefit in Israel in 2024 attributable to the release of valuation allowance as a result of recognizing deferred tax liabilities associated with the Qwak acquisition, partially offset by higher excess tax benefits from share-based compensation awards.
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented and provides a reconciliation of net cash from operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, for each of the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 110,924 $ 74,155 $ 21,425 Less: purchases of property and equipment (3,143 ) (1,982 ) (4,328 ) Free cash flow $ 107,781 $ 72,173 $ 17,097 Net cash used in investing activities $ (165,356 ) $ (53,476 ) $ (53,338 ) Net cash provided by financing activities $ 21,231 $ 18,371 $ 11,027 56 Table of Contents Components of Results of Operations Revenue Our revenues are comprised of revenue from self-managed subscriptions and SaaS subscriptions.
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented and provides a reconciliation of net cash from operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, for each of the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 145,729 $ 110,924 $ 74,155 Less: purchases of property and equipment (3,460 ) (3,143 ) (1,982 ) Free cash flow $ 142,269 $ 107,781 $ 72,173 Net cash used in investing activities $ (152,268 ) $ (165,356 ) $ (53,476 ) Net cash provided by financing activities $ 31,210 $ 21,231 $ 18,371 Components of Results of Operations Revenue Our revenues are comprised of revenue from self-managed subscriptions and SaaS subscriptions.
As of December 31, 2024, 1,018 of our customers had ARR of $100,000 or more, increasing from 886 customers as of December 31, 2023. We had 52 customers with ARR of at least $1.0 million as of December 31, 2024, increasing from 37 customers as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2025, 1,168 of our customers had ARR of $100,000 or more, increasing from 1,018 customers as of December 31, 2024. We had 74 customers with ARR of at least $1.0 million as of December 31, 2025, increasing from 52 customers as of December 31, 2024.
We continued to invest in our business and had net loss of $69.2 million and $61.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We continued to invest in our business and had net loss of $71.8 million and $69.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
We may recognize tax benefits from the release of valuation allowance in connection with acquisitions that create deferred tax liabilities. Our effective tax rate is affected by tax rates in foreign jurisdictions and the relative amounts of income we earn in those jurisdictions, non-deductible expenses, excess tax benefits from share-based compensation awards, and changes in our valuation allowance.
Our effective tax rate is affected by tax rates in foreign jurisdictions and the relative amounts of income we earn in those jurisdictions, non-deductible expenses, excess tax benefits from share-based compensation awards, and changes in our valuation allowance.
This free access takes the form of free trials and open source software, and helps generate demand for our paid offerings within the software developer, security and IT operator communities. 54 Table of Contents We generated revenue of $428.5 million and $349.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing year-over-year growth rate of 22%.
This free access takes the form of free trials and open source software, and helps generate demand for our paid offerings within the software developer, security professionals, AI/ML engineers, and IT operator communities. 55 Table of Contents We generated revenue of $531.8 million and $428.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, representing year-over-year growth rate of 24%.
Income Tax Expense Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Income tax expense $ 3,416 $ 6,740 $ (3,324 ) (49 )% Effective income tax rate (5 )% (12 )% Our effective tax rate is affected primarily by tax rates in foreign jurisdictions and the relative amounts of income we earn in those jurisdictions, non-deductible expenses, excess tax benefits from share-based compensation awards, and changes in our 61 Table of Contents valuation allowance.
Income Tax Expense Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Income tax expense $ 5,782 $ 3,416 $ 2,366 69 % Effective income tax rate (9 )% (5 )% Our effective tax rate is affected primarily by tax rates in foreign jurisdictions and the relative amounts of income we earn in those jurisdictions, non-deductible expenses, excess tax benefits from share-based compensation awards, and changes in our valuation allowance.
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 110,924 $ 74,155 Net cash used in investing activities $ (165,356 ) $ (53,476 ) Net cash provided by financing activities $ 21,231 $ 18,371 Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities of $110.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily related to our net loss of $69.2 million, adjusted for non-cash charges of $155.0 million, including share-based compensation expense of $131.1 million and depreciation and amortization of $21.5 million, and changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $25.1 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $110.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily related to our net loss of $69.2 million, adjusted for non-cash charges of $155.0 million, including share-based compensation expense of $131.1 million and depreciation and amortization of $21.5 million, and changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $25.1 million.
General and Administrative Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) General and administrative $ 70,021 $ 63,132 $ 6,889 11 % General and administrative expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
General and Administrative Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) General and administrative $ 81,219 $ 70,021 $ 11,198 16 % General and administrative expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
We may also use the expected cost-plus margin approach to estimate the price we would charge if the products and services were sold separately.
We may also use the expected cost-plus margin approach to estimate the price we would charge if the products and services were sold separately. The standalone selling price is reassessed periodically or when facts and circumstances change.
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $17.3 million in share-based compensation expense, an increase of $13.6 60 Table of Contents million in personnel-related expenses mainly as a result of increased headcount, an increase of $2.7 million in allocated overhead costs, and an increase of $2.6 million in commissions.
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $11.9 million in personnel-related expenses mainly as a result of increased headcount, an increase of $8.1 million in share-based compensation expense, an increase of $7.3 million in commission expense, and an increase of $5.1 million in allocated overhead costs.
The increases in deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and deferred contract acquisition costs were driven by higher sales. 62 Table of Contents Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities of $165.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted primarily of payments for the Qwak acquisition of $156.7 million, net of cash acquired, and net purchases of short-term investments of $5.5 million.
Net cash used in investing activities of $165.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted primarily of payments for the Qwak acquisition of $156.7 million, net of cash acquired, and net purchases of short-term investments of $5.5 million.
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $9.9 million in third-party hosting costs primarily driven by increased revenue from SaaS subscriptions, an increase of $4.8 million in personnel-related expenses mainly as a result of increased headcount, an increase of $4.8 million in share-based compensation expense as discussed in the section titled “ Share-Based Compensation Expense ” below, and an increase of $4.0 million in intangible amortization mainly as a result of our acquisition of Qwak AI Ltd.
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $10.6 million in third-party hosting costs primarily driven by increased 60 Table of Contents revenue from SaaS subscriptions, an increase of $5.9 million in personnel-related expenses mainly as a result of increased headcount, an increase of $3.8 million in intangible amortization as a result of our acquisition of Qwak AI Ltd.
Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, as well as related disclosures. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, as well as related disclosures. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Operating Expenses Research and Development Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Research and development $ 160,864 $ 134,584 $ 26,280 20 % Research and development expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Operating Expenses Research and Development Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Research and development $ 195,089 $ 160,864 $ 34,225 21 % Research and development expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
The standalone selling price is reassessed periodically or when facts and circumstances change. 63 Table of Contents Business Combinations Accounting for business combinations requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions in determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, especially with respect to intangible assets .
Business Combinations Accounting for business combinations requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions in determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, especially with respect to intangible assets .
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $5.1 million in personnel-related expenses mainly as a result of increased headcount and an increase of $2.7 million in professional fees mainly related to legal and recruiting services.
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $5.2 million in share-based compensation expense and an increase of $5.0 million in personnel-related expenses mainly as a result of increased headcount.
Sales and Marketing Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Sales and marketing $ 190,401 $ 150,675 $ 39,726 26 % Sales and marketing expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Sales and Marketing Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Sales and marketing $ 223,932 $ 190,401 $ 33,531 18 % Sales and marketing expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net cash used in investing activities of $53.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of net purchase of short-term investments of $51.5 million.
Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities of $152.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 consisted primarily of net purchases of short-term investments of $148.8 million.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Subscription—self-managed and SaaS $ 97,758 $ 76,244 $ 21,514 28 % License—self-managed 542 799 (257 ) (32 ) Total cost of revenue—subscription $ 98,300 $ 77,043 $ 21,257 28 % Gross margin 77 % 78 % Total cost of revenue increased for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Subscription—self-managed and SaaS $ 123,337 $ 97,758 $ 25,579 26 % License—self-managed 116 542 (426 ) (79 )% Total cost of revenue—subscription $ 123,453 $ 98,300 $ 25,153 26 % Gross margin 77 % 77 % Total cost of revenue increased for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. As events continue to evolve and additional information becomes available, our estimates and assumptions may change materially in future periods.
As events continue to evolve and additional information becomes available, our estimates and assumptions may change materially in future periods.
Share-based Compensation Expense Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Cost of revenue: subscription–self-managed and SaaS $ 14,555 $ 9,784 $ 4,771 49 % Research and development 48,192 32,689 15,503 47 Sales and marketing 47,603 30,338 17,265 57 General and administrative 20,756 22,360 (1,604 ) (7 ) Total share-based compensation expense $ 131,106 $ 95,171 $ 35,935 38 % The increase in share-based compensation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily attributable to grants to new and existing employees.
Share-based Compensation Expense Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Cost of revenue: subscription–self-managed and SaaS $ 16,768 $ 14,555 $ 2,213 15 % Research and development 58,203 48,192 10,011 21 % Sales and marketing 55,749 47,603 8,146 17 % General and administrative 25,937 20,756 5,181 25 % Total share-based compensation expense $ 156,657 $ 131,106 $ 25,551 19 % The increase in share-based compensation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to grants to new and existing employees.
The changes in operating assets and liabilities were primarily related to an increase of $38.4 million in deferred revenue and an increase of $10.7 million in accrued expense and other liabilities mainly due to higher accrued compensation and benefits, partially offset by an increase of $14.1 million in accounts receivable, an increase of $7.8 million in net deferred contract acquisition costs, and a decrease of $7.7 million in operating lease liabilities primarily as a result of payments.
These inflows were partially offset by an increase of $29.3 million in accounts receivable, an increase of $15.1 million in net deferred contract acquisition costs, and a decrease of $8.8 million in operating lease liabilities as a result of payments. The increases in deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and deferred contract acquisition costs were driven by higher sales.
Purchase obligations represent our commitments primarily for hosting services, software products and services under contracts with remaining terms of 12 months or longer. Obligations under contracts that we can cancel without a significant penalty are not included in the table above. We believe we will have sufficient liquidity from our operations to fulfill the commitments.
Obligations under contracts that we can cancel without a significant penalty are not included in the table above. We believe we will have sufficient liquidity from our operations to fulfill the commitments. 63 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $15.5 million in share-based compensation expense, an increase of $9.0 million in personnel-related expenses mainly as a result of increased headcount, and an increase of $3.0 million in costs of development environments and tools, partially offset by a decrease of $3.6 million in compensation expense associated with holdback and retention arrangements from our acquisitions.
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $20.7 million in personnel-related expenses mainly as a result of increased headcount and an increase of $10.0 million in share-based compensation expense.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $18.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of proceeds from exercise of share options of $10.0 million and proceeds from employee share purchases under our ESPP of $6.7 million.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities of $31.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 consisted of proceeds from exercise of share options of $12.1 million, proceeds from our employee share purchase plan of $11.9 million, and net proceeds from employee equity transactions to be remitted to tax authorities or employees of $7.2 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $74.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily related to our net loss of $61.3 million, adjusted for non-cash charges of $112.1 million, including share-based compensation expense of $95.2 million and depreciation and amortization of $15.3 million, and changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $23.3 million.
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 145,729 $ 110,924 Net cash used in investing activities $ (152,268 ) $ (165,356 ) Net cash provided by financing activities $ 31,210 $ 21,231 62 Table of Contents Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities of $145.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily related to our net loss of $71.8 million, adjusted for non-cash charges of $184.1 million, including share-based compensation expense of $156.7 million and depreciation and amortization of $24.5 million, and changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $33.5 million.