Sketchup subscription
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Well I am glad that I am not the only one that dislikes a subscription based licence.
To me the software developers become slack in developing the software with a subscription based model. Maybe its an indication that the software has reached its peak.
PS I have been using Sketchup since V3 and have always upgraded as soon as a new version is released.
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@pixero said:
Plus that buying software puts the pressure on the developers to make the software better so people will upgrade to new versions.
As a developer I actually feel the opposite. I'm kind of nervous about offering subscription, because then users expect regular updates each month, as they pay every month.
With a "box" model, you get what you paid for, so it puts less pressure on the devs. -
Well, if you feel that way maybe you should stay with the current model.
Then both you and most people here would feel better.
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and be aware too, that the uprgade right of lics of SketchUp Pro v8 (and older) will retire at 25.04.2017. Which will be valid for all lics with the maintenance period expired more than 3 years also (currently some v2013).
After the date above affected lics cannot be upgraded to the recent version anymore but needs to buy a new license.
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I hate the whole idea. But pay every month? That would really cut down on my SW use. I'd just have to give some of them up. I have enough to keep me busy rather than dealing with monthly payments on every little piece of software I use. This will drive the overall cost up. Smaller payments but many of them will allow prices to creep up.
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@kaas said:
I hope this is a joke. I want to be able to decide if an update is worth my money or if I can stick with the current version because not much has been added that's actually worth it to me.
Subscription = ea$y option that mainly benefits the shareholders and not the users.
This is not a joke. I completed the survey late last week.
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I seem to be the one of the few who likes the subscription model.
From a business stand point I know I will always have the latest greatest without worrying about when a software version is outdated and becomes unsupported.
I do not like to have to come up with lump sums every time a software has progressed enough to justify upgrading.
A known monthly amount for various subscriptions can be easily figured into an overall business plan and when spread out over a full year does not price one out of the market.
Using software to make money costs money. Plan for it, charge for it, accept it.
For hobbyist...I feel your pain.
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I guess it depends on the pricing. For example Adobe PS used to be $700 and now it is $240 a year. Similar with AutoCAD LT. It used to be $1,200+ and now it is $380 a year. If it is say under $250 a year it won't be that bad. We'll see I guess.
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@glenn at home said:
If it is say under $250 a year it won't be that bad. We'll see I guess.
f you've bought your PRO licence, currently it costs you US $120 per year to stay current...
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@juju said:
currently it costs you US $120 per year to stay current...
$0.32 a day for Sketching Zen
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