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I really hope they don't go this way. The only software that I can think of that Apple offers as subscription is Filemaker (Claris is an apple company). I belie
by oidar 2y ago
I really hope they don't go this way. The only software that I can think of that Apple offers as subscription is Filemaker (Claris is an apple company). I believe the subscription model has harmed FileMaker, as more Filemaker developers are shifting to frameworks for building web apps due to the unreasonable per-user pricing.
- kstrauser 2y agoToday I learned that: 1. FileMaker still exists, and 2. It’s $43/person/month for a reasonable amount of storage. Or you can buy a single license for $594. I strongly suspect 2 is why I didn’t know 1.
- gjsman-1000 2y agoIn LOB, $43/mo. is a pittance - the only question worth considering is whether it boosts productivity by at least $43 of paid time per month. A low-code app in the right spot could easily meet that benchmark. I suspect the bigger reason is the complete absence of advertising.
- actionfromafar 2y agoWow. I never knew FileMaker made the transition from classic Mac OS.
- FireBeyond 2y agoI worked for an EHR company in the mental health space that as recent as 2020 was still selling their FileMaker-driven EHR, mostly to psychiatrists.
- oidar 2y agoIt's actually really slick for making CRUD apps - the pricing is just horrible.
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- terramex 2y ago> The only software that I can think of that Apple offers as subscription iPad versions of Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro are subscription based and these are latest pro apps Apple released.
- oidar 2y agoGood catch. Thankfully the full version are not subscription on macOS.