A Better Way to Pay for Software?
Hey there!
Let's take a walk down memory lane...remember the big shift to subscriptions?
Software companies started charging monthly or yearly subscriptions instead of one-time fees. That move revolutionized the industry and set the stage for the SaaS explosion we see today. And subscriptions became the norm!
But last year's economic bumps led companies to scrutinize their software spends. And they uncovered a hard truth - companies were wasting tons of money on unused and barely-used subscriptions.
Picture this - a company buys 100 software licenses for $50k. But only 50 employees ever use it. $25k wasted just like that. Compound that over hundreds of users and applications, and you've got a major budget hole!
All those licenses collecting virtual dust didn't make much sense. There had to be a better way.
Enter usage-based pricing. This new approach charges based on actual usage, rather than fixed monthly or annual subscriptions. Today, more than half of SaaS companies already offer some type of usage-based pricing.
But what makes this pricing model even more enticing is the deeper partnership it fosters between vendors and customers. By aligning their business outcomes, both parties are invested in each other's success. Now that's what I call a win-win!
As budgets tighten up, usage-based pricing seems like a smart way to make every dollar count. What do you think of this pay-for-what-you-use trend?
Hit reply and share your take!
Until next time,
Shahul
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