In reply to Peter Shaw.

Why should Automattic stop competing with WordPress developers in the ecosystem? It is a business just like any other. And, if they overcharge for their products, there are a dozen other offerings available from a dozen other companies.

I don't have a lot of love for Jetpack and have been vocal about many of its downfalls over the years (though it has improved drastically since its early days). Nevertheless, at the end of the day, it's still a business. The goal is to make money so that you can pay your employees and invest in new ideas.