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Hey, can I just say, I really appreciate and respect your pricing strategy on the design app.

Fixed one time cost for personal or business. Or a cancel-any-time subscription model. Really, there is a spot for everyone in this pricing model.

It's refreshing and builds trust. I have no need for your software, but it's like the trust is so attractive, I would consider buying it just because it's there to buy.

Anyway, congrats on the side gig income. I need to get me some of that.



I was reluctant to offer a subscription because of how much I personally didn’t want to use one. However, it’s proved useful for many reasons: 1) seasonal use e.g. agriculture, 2) flies under radar of some approval and expense report requirements, 3) longer term trial, i.e. many subs cancel and convert to one-time, 4) lowers friction for users that might otherwise pirate.


Exactly. So much value you're offering here. I wish more vendors had your attitude.

Before I buy a (digital) movie, I end up renting it first. The rental costs me $2.99 and if I like the movie, I purchase it for $15.99. Yes, Amazon (or whomever) makes more money off of me, but I would rather pay the "wasted" $3 in order to decide if the movie is worth watching again. In a lot of cases, I don't want to repeat the movie again.

Like I said, your approach is transparent and builds trust. People dislike the new "rental/subscription" model that is being forced. Anyway, kudos and thanks for the reply.




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