Subscriptions are a strong base but not the ceiling. Modern SaaS stacks layer multiple, complementary revenue streams—usage pricing, microtransactions, credits/wallets, marketplaces and revenue share, payments/interchange, data and API products, ads and affiliates (ethically), services and training, premium support/SLA, and even hardware bundles. The goal is fit and flexibility: let customers start small, pay precisely for … Read more
SaaS in 2025 is shaped by three forces: AI‑native product experiences that complete work, privacy‑first growth and governance, and durable unit economics through precise pricing and marketplaces. Winners are vertical, offline‑capable, and “selectively open” platforms that integrate deeply, automate safely, and publish value receipts—not vanity metrics. Below is a concise trend radar with practical implications … Read more
Subscriptions have become the default business model across software, media, devices, and services—because recurring relationships compound value for both providers and customers. SaaS has been the category’s playbook author: predictable ARR, continuous delivery, usage-aligned pricing, customer-led growth, and analytics‑driven retention. The next chapter is about trust and fit: transparent meters, flexible bundles, microtransactions without bill … Read more
SaaS pricing has shifted from “one plan fits many” to modular mixes of seats, usage, and microtransactions. Drivers: AI/compute costs vary per task, customers demand pay‑for‑what‑you‑use, and marketplaces normalize in‑product purchases. The winning pattern blends clear base entitlements (seats/governance) with granular, capped meters (events, jobs, tokens, minutes) and optional micro‑purchases for spikes—wrapped in transparent budgets, … Read more