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This. With very few exceptions (content subscriptions (e.g. Netflix) and services that have a server-side component core to its functionality (e.g. Dropbox)),
by Valkhyr 6y ago
This. With very few exceptions (content subscriptions (e.g. Netflix) and services that have a server-side component core to its functionality (e.g. Dropbox)), I avoid subscriptions like the plague.
With applications, I don't choose between more or less expensive subscription, but I'll chose your competitor who sells upfront.
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- dkersten 6y agoThe way I see it: unless you’re putting in a bunch of monthly resources for me (in terms of content creation or server resources), you have no business charging me a recurring fee. If it’s essentially an offline app (or easily could be) then I’m either paying up front or not at all. I’ve passed up on many apps that I would have happily paid for (in some cases up to about $100), but was unwilling to pay a subscription of any cost.
- eddhead 6y agoES Explorer, I'm looking at you
- ywei3410 6y agoWhat are your feelings on applications which have a server-side component which isn't necessary to it's functioning? For example JetBrains products with their plugin store or Unity with the asset store?
- ValueNull 6y agoNote that JetBrains products come with a perpetual fallback license, so you can forever use the version of the software available at the time you bought it, just without any updates. https://sales.jetbrains.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207240845-What-is-perpetual-fallback-license- https://sales.jetbrains.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207240845-What...