[cgjohn]

I truly mourn the loss of purchasable apps. I don't even bother with downloading the 'trial' versions anymore, because I already know I will never subscribe anyway.

Are these types of pricing models aimed at professional users? I just can't fathom having to pay a monthly fee to be able to additionally invest my private time for some slightly increased utility in my life.

The barrier to use these kind of apps these days is just too high. Its no longer possible to buy this on a whim and use it now or in five years or whenever. Simply using such an app now feels like a work project, because I feel like I have to carefully plan for how long I will need such an app and that I must truly commit in order to reach this time frame. I can no longer have a casual hobby in which I just decide to use this tool for a bit and finish the project in 3 weeks or 3 years, depending on how I feel.

/Sorry for the rant. I'm just disappointed because this looks up my alley.

[adamwiggins]

Yes, Muse is a prosumer app. Our customers buy it for themselves but usually for use in their work. So if you're a freelancer or entrepreneur who spends a few grand a year on computer hardware, various online hosting services, storage (Dropbox etc), and professional apps, a few bucks a month can fit into that budget.

But sorry to hear this means you get left out. We do have a free version that's extremely capable and a lot of people use for years, mainly by archiving older boards to a backup location.