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    Robin P.
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    I feel like we're getting to the point of subscription fatigue and I'm interested to hear about alternative pricing strategies that might be a good replacement for the typical monthly subscription/annual discount strategy.

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    Benson Gao
    Could you consider a pay-as-you-go option or a one-time purchase?
    Simon Peter Damian
    FlashApply
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    At FlashAppy.ai we have experimented with a number of options 1. Credit based; where users can buy credits and top as they see fit 2. Subscription; whether monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or yearly 3. LTD; where users pay a one time fee The best option depends on a number of factors. Like infrastructure costs, unit economics, the type of business you want to build, the customer perceived value, etc.
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    Atlas Reed Kingsley
    One-time purchases can work great if your product solves a specific problem and provides lasting value! But for ongoing services, a pay-as-you-go model lets users only pay when they need it. Depends on your product but those are solid alternatives to subscriptions IMO.
    Samuel Parker
    Freemium model with optional premium upgrades works well - give basic functionality for free to remove friction and get users invested, then upsell them on advanced features through one-time purchases or subscriptions. A la carte pricing for specific add-ons also an option vs all-or-nothing subscriptions. Key is providing clear value to justify any recurring charges.
    Scott Todd
    I love the idea of a freemium model with optional add-ons. It lets users enjoy basic features for free and gives them the choice to pay for extra perks when they’re ready.