Nice reasoning but the truth is probably simply that subscriptions generate way more money.
Also because not a few ppl forget to cancel their subscriptions.
Nice reasoning but the truth is probably simply that subscriptions generate way more money.
It seems that they do, but even if they didn't, I think it's enough that they derisk things for the vendor - subscriptions give you a steady stream of money, one that changes continuously and can be scaled up gradually. Nice and predictable. In contract, one-time purchase model means the vendor has to first spend a lot of money developing the product, and then hope it'll be popular enough to at least cover those costs.
I understand the appeal for the vendor, but as a user, I hate it with passion.
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Nice reasoning but the truth is probably simply that subscriptions generate way more money. Also because not a few ppl forget to cancel their subscriptions.
It seems that they do, but even if they didn't, I think it's enough that they derisk things for the vendor - subscriptions give you a steady stream of money, one that changes continuously and can be scaled up gradually. Nice and predictable. In contract, one-time purchase model means the vendor has to first spend a lot of money developing the product, and then hope it'll be popular enough to at least cover those costs.
I understand the appeal for the vendor, but as a user, I hate it with passion.