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Let's talk about subscription models 💰

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Love them or hate them? Do you prefer one-time purchases over subscriptions? Let's hear your thoughts! For me, I love'em. Especially if the subscription price is based on the usage level, so I don't need to pay for what I don't use.

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Ghost Kitty
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Rahul
@mansi_trivedi1 but in this age, there are already so many active subscriptions most people have, it increases the friction for them to buy one more subscription!
Ghost Kitty
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@mansi_trivedi1 @curatedforfounders Good point; most people forget about what they subscribed for years ago while still paying them to date. It's frustrating.
Markk Tong
It's all about getting the most value for what you're actually using.
Jonathan Tahiry
As a customer, I prefer one-time purchase, it gives no headache. But as a founder, man I love subscriptions 😂 it will keep my business afloat on the long run.
Rahul
Farhad Nawab
One-time purchase is better!
@farhadnawab I occasionally agree - depending on the nature of the product! :)
Sjoerd Handgraaf
Apples & oranges, I think. I agree that not everything needs to be a SaaS, as it seems to be the case with some products. However: - If the product is: a) delivering a constant value (e.g. hosting, databases, analytics) and/or b) getting continually better/change (new content, new features) and/or c) the subscription price is much less than what a stand-alone, or build-it-yourself solution would cost, then a subscription makes total sense.
Arlie Rutherford
delivering a constant value (e.g. hosting, databases, analytics)
Kevin Moisch
I prefer a subscription model when I'm using a product regularly and value continuous updates, as it allows me to spread out the cost over time. Subscriptions also appeal to me for their added services and the flexibility to cancel if my needs change. On the other hand, a one-time payment model is my choice for infrequent use, as it helps me control my budget with a single payment. Ultimately, my choice depends on how often I'll use the product, my budget preferences, and my desire for regular updates or additional services.
Janie Baek
@kevin_moisch Yes! completely agree with this
Kristian Goodenough
I'm a one-time purchase kinda guy. But I'm currently working on introducing a subscriber tier to my email newsletter. I think for a paid subscription to work for the user, it comes down to adding value regularly, while continuously improving.
Daniel Zaitzow
Launching soon!
I think it depends on the structure of the product and offering. For us we'll be looking at a subscription model, annual fee for a discount and POTENTIALLY a lifetime offering for our first cohort of users. The hard thing with a one time purchase is that when you product is built with other tools (ex GPT) - a one time purchase can actually get you to a place where you have a negative LTV for power users. If it's a lifetime thing to drum up some capital at the front end and you're okay with that risk I like a one time in a limited capacity.
@dzaitzow All good points to consider!
Daniel Zaitzow
Launching soon!
@bahar_ozkan yea and again I might be the exception not the rule.
Alvaro Villalba Perez
IMO we'll see a surge in pay-per-usage business models. Pay-per-seat don't work during economic turmoil. Imagine that Netflix charged you only $2 because you just watched less than 5 movies for the month. Taking usage to the next level!
Ajay Saini
I personally prefer one time purchase
Michael Gammon
I think we can all agree that getting paid regularly is a pretty good thing!
Michael Gammon
We have built easy to use SaaS Startup and Growth financial models, AI version launching end of Jan- would welcome your feedback and support:
ShaoNing Sun
Choosing between a subscription model or a one-time purchase depends on the product nature. A subscription model can drive more user engagement and sustained growth, aiming for long-term renewals. On the other hand, a one-time purchase often offers a more cost-effective price. These two approaches are not mutually exclusive; the decision should ultimately be based on user needs.
Diksha Patro B
Love them! They provide the flexibility that every team needs!