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Why giving away the software might be the best solution
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by MKBSP
135 days ago
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We’re considering differentiating our product in the one way that really makes sense for us: giving it away. The desktop version would be completely free:
- fully customizable,
- local-first,
- and with the ability to plug in your own AI API keys.
... No forced cloud, no lock-in. Our thinking is that most competitors can’t or won’t do this. Instead of monetizing access to the core product, we’d grow through optional plug-and-play integrations (20% markup), plus collaboration and cloud features for teams. The goal is simple: we want people to actually use the software. Genuinely curious what HN thinks... Is this something you’d use? Is this a sane model, or a terrible idea? |
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