The SaaS pricing model doesn't mean just one thing, so you should probably define what you mean. As commonly practiced, if you stop subscribing, you lose all a

The SaaS pricing model doesn't mean just one thing, so you should probably define what you mean. As commonly practiced, if you stop subscribing, you lose all access to the software (or get bumped down to the functionality of some free version). This moves a large portion of the risk of developing a new version from the developers to the customers. If the customers don't like the new version, it's not easy for them to switch; and as commonly practiced, they often can't continue using the old version. I do agree that the JetBrains model aligns both developer and consumer interests. JetBrains carries the risk of developing the new version. If customers don't like it, they can unsubscribe and continue using their existing software.