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on: January 27, 2019, 06:32:49 pm
I'd just like to say, that yeah, I can see why so many subscribe. Access to updates... and having the access to substance source makes it a killer offer. These are the reasons I have kept it going instead of going perpetual for the moment. But I think for myself, and likely most, the fact it can be perpetual should we become tight on funds (or just choose to make it so) makes it altogether more comfortable. I often cite alleg's pricing structure as being the best in this business. Rent to actually own software is cutting edge, as no one else does it (or at least none that I know of)
I want to stress that, the reason Adobe doesnt have me... is coz I find their pricing structure to be abysmal. If you just get PS, its not that bad. But most people want that +1 or 2 others. Well, they dont have any mid level subs, or pick your own package... its kind of all or one. I obviously wouldn't want to go for all... I dont use all of that, and deem it as a waste of money. And the fact they dont offer perpetual as a pathway, really just sucks. If they did.... they'd still be getting my money (and tons of other ppls as well) Because I don't consider here and now... I consider what if. What if money gets tight? My software gets cancelled and then I cant work to make it. Thats a recipe for disaster and any savvy business person would avoid that situation like the plague.
This software renting thing makes me think... if pencils and pens, paintbrushes and canvas were endlessly rented, instead of purchased right out... and if u stopped paying, they'd come to your studio and revoke them. Nothing in the world works like that... its ridiculous in concept. Think of how many businesses would be out of business if they had to rent the tools over purchasing them straight out as assets. OTOH, if u could rent to own stuff like that... hey, it might be a cool option for someone who is just starting out who has no real capital yet.
(ETA: ok apts and car leases do work like that... but I think its a minority that aspires to that. Most do it out of necessity. For everyone else, there's the option to buy outright)
So yeah, I get that for many, subbing is the way to go. And that's great, actually, as an option. But I think just as equally in portion, people are opposed to renting software, for very valid reasoning.... and having a perpetual pathway would also be awesome. If Adobe could understand the vast percentages they have lost in $$ from that, they might change their tune (tho I wouldnt hold my breath lol)
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