Lots of devs are willing to spend on tools but end up in workplaces where they're not allowed to install them, tools don't offer compatible licensing for that s

Lots of devs are willing to spend on tools but end up in workplaces where they're not allowed to install them, tools don't offer compatible licensing for that scenario, or where the workplace won't purchase a license for them in tandem with their personal copy. Look at all the copies of IntelliJ (and derivatives) that are sold. I think people are willing when the price point is right and it can get into the workplace. I personally wouldn't spend $1400 unless I could make my life better from it somehow, and that would mean it making me significantly better at earning money.