Independent Developer Weekly #14: The Pricing Dilemma

This week, our team had a heated discussion about whether to remove the "lifetime purchase" option. From a business perspective, subscription (SaaS) provides more stable cash flow to support our long-term server costs and AI model development.

However, as an old-school software user, I deeply understand the importance of "ownership." When I purchase a tool, I want it to belong to me forever.

Ultimately, we decided to keep the one-time purchase, but position it as a "Pro Lifetime" premium option. We hope Manga Capsule can accompany you for ten, twenty years—not just a subscription relationship.