https://www.sublimetext.com/sales_faq https://www.sublimetext.com/sales_faq The Expiration Date bullet answers your question basically. So it seems they have

https://www.sublimetext.com/sales_faq https://www.sublimetext.com/sales_faq The Expiration Date bullet answers your question basically. So it seems they have wanted to let as many people use it as possible so they realize how awesome it is then start charging people. If they try to charge $80 I think a lot of people won't upgrade to Sublime Text 4. I know I won't because 3 does everything I need it to.