General
p/general
Share and discuss tech, products, business, startups, or product recommendations
Anil Matcha

What is your opinion on lifetime deals ?

79

Add a comment

Replies
Best
Justus Mulli
Some people hate subscriptions, and it can be a solid way to appease them. It depends on whether you’re able to provide a solution with sufficiently low usage costs, and how many customers you can win with it. Also it can be a solid source of cash flow early on
Neel Patel
@justus_mulli What platforms are good for such deals? In what cases can we pull it off without platform help?
Mathis Vella
As a customer: awesome! As an entrepreneur: terrible on the long term I wouldn't want to launch that on consumption based products
Neel Patel
@mathis_vella exactly. Consumption based products can not survive long term. Plus you'd have to curate an offer very carefully.
Drew_Quinn
It great to attract your first customers and you can grow from there!. We also planning to run some LTD as well
Anil Matcha
@cloodoworkspace Where do you plan to run ?
Drew_Quinn
@matcha_anil We try to run our project whatsapp crm but unfortunately that we not able to run on appsumo because the team not accept any whatsapp products or relevant at the meantime. So, we come with alternative platform like dealify, dealimirror and keenmo facebook groups.
Neel Patel
@matcha_anil @cloodoworkspace great discussion. I am of the opinion that LTDs work for certain type of product. I am myself thinking along the lines of doing it. Have you also considered taking advantage of holiday season(Blackfriday etc)?
Drew_Quinn
@matcha_anil @neelptl2602 yes, it would be better if running deal during holiday season. I think it will capable to attract more clients
Yannick
Offering a lifetime deal is a fantastic option for individuals who prefer not to commit to monthly or yearly payments for a tool. It's more beneficial to have a customer invest in a lifetime license than not at all. Perhaps the most effective approach is to introduce lifetime deals during promotional periods.
Neel Patel
@mho22 promotional periods? can you give an example?
Yannick
@neelptl2602 On occasions like Black Friday or special events, perhaps even on the first anniversary of the product, the possibilities are limitless, I suppose.
Neel Patel
@mho22 What platforms are good for such deals? In what cases can we pull it off without platform help?
Jacopo Proietti
My 2 cents: They are good for generating first revenues and gathering useful feedback. Depending on your product they can be a way to validate hypotheses and/or learn about your or other markets. But use it with care. Do not jump in all of the users features requests. Very often, they are not even your ICP
Neel Patel
@jacopo_proietti Makes a lot of sense. What platforms are good for such deals? In what cases can we pull it off without platform help?
Jacopo Proietti
@neelptl2602 I think AppSumo offers the best option in terms of revenue share and traffic. In our case joining lifetime deal communities on Facebook also helped
Soner Alemdar
they are tricky! Might harm the profitability of the company
Neel Patel
@soner_ @matcha_anil @sophiasolanki What platforms are good for such deals? In what cases can we pull it off without platform help?
Tegan Bradleys
It's important to do your research before buying a lifetime deal. Make sure that the software or service is reputable and that it meets your needs. You should also be aware that some lifetime deals may have restrictions, such as a limited number of users or features.
Shokat Ali
Another thing to consider is that your needs may change over time. For example, if you're a startup, you may not need all of the features of a professional email marketing platform at first. But as your business grows, you may need to upgrade to a more expensive plan. In this case, a lifetime deal may not be the best option for you.
Jake Harrison
Seems it will not work on AI products
Ayoub Mouhachtt
I believe it's a fantastic thing, specifically when it is tailored for early adopters of your project. Just like what I'm offering to early adopters of my upcoming CRM, CJPath.com.
Omar Faruk
I personally love lifetime deals because they provide great value for money in the long run. However, it's important to carefully evaluate the product/service before making a purchase. Has anyone here had any negative experiences with lifetime deals?
Neel Patel
@omar_faruk29 There are always a few things here and there. Plus you'd have to see if they would provide additional features when they release.
Richard B. Bautista
Where do you plan to run ?
Neel Patel
@richard_b_bautista what were you considering?
Launching soon!
Depends on - how many marketing channels one has. Treat it as a marketing expense. - the recurring cost of maintaining the LT account.
Neel Patel
@e__m_c_2 What platforms are good for such deals? In what cases can we pull it off without platform help?
Iuliia Gorshkova
The main thing is to clarify that the offer is valid until the end of the life of the product or client:)
ridho tijan
from user perspective: I think i got a lot benefit. With only a few dollars i can get full feature. The fact: we as user, bought lifetime deals rarely using the products.
Sam D.
I heard people are way more hard with companies when they launch their LTD, support can be a harsh
Neel Patel
@sam_duc True. The community is a cult. If you could help - What platforms are good for such deals? In what cases can we pull it off without platform help?
Narendra Solanki
Lifetime deals can be enticing for both businesses and consumers. For consumers, they offer long-term value without recurring expenses. For startups, they can provide an immediate influx of cash, valuable feedback, and early adopters. However, there's a flip side. Offering lifetime deals might set unsustainable expectations, and there's a risk of undervaluing long-term revenue streams. Also, if not managed properly, these deals can strain resources. In essence, while lifetime deals have their merits, it's crucial to weigh their benefits against potential long-term implications for sustainable business growth.
Neel Patel
@narendra_solanki What platforms are good for such deals? In what cases can we pull it off without platform help?
Felya Bilgen
like them, lifetime deals are always tempting, offering significant upfront savings 🤑
Mohammad Elzahaby
It is a responsiblity
Shivangi Awasthi
Easy for acquisition but need to be aware that users doesn't come up with replicas ;)
Neel Patel
@shivangiawasthi What platforms are good for such deals? In what cases can we pull it off without platform help?