[GordonS]

I disagree, although when they first switched to this model (a good while back now), I had the same reaction as you.

On reflection, I think it's a fair model, and fair pricing. They even reduce the renewal price if you renew after the 1st and 2nd years (maybe even more, I don't recall exactly).

Fact is that I love JetBrains products, so I want them to stick around - I want to pay using a subscription model, because that will make it a whole lot more likely.