SnapDiagram – Instantly Convert Hand-Drawn Diagrams to Digital with AI

Re:SnapDiagram – Instantly Convert Hand-Drawn Diagrams to Di... by vzaliva on Friday August 23, 2024 @11:48AM (#41329981)

Nice job! This is something I would use. However, the pricing plans are not friendly for occasional users. I maybe use it 10 times a year, but the only option is a monthly subscription. I wish they also had pay-per-use plans.

This illustrates the annoying trend for software products to insist on monthly subscriptions. I understand that businesses want recurring revenue, but many users would rather pay upfront or per use.

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Re:SnapDiagram – Instantly Convert Hand-Drawn Diagrams to Di... by seattleeng on Friday August 23, 2024 @11:58AM (#41330095)

I get your point but its $3/mo or $18/yr. If a diagram isnt worth 1.80 to you then you probably wouldnt have bought it even with pay as you go

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Re:SnapDiagram – Instantly Convert Hand-Drawn Diagrams to Di... by sramam on Friday August 23, 2024 @01:25PM (#41330971)

I have always wondered if projects like this would be better off having a pay-as-you-go-model. One example:

  - Minimum account balance to start: $10.
  - $1/use 
  - Then top-off as you need 
  - no balance expiry (outside service going bust)

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Re:SnapDiagram – Instantly Convert Hand-Drawn Diagrams to Di... by seattleeng on Friday August 23, 2024 @04:18PM (#41332729)

A credit based model with minimum add amounts like that does sound like a great alternative if people prefer usage based pricing. From what Ive seen usage pricing actually drives a lot of anxiety even if the end cost is lower

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Re:SnapDiagram – Instantly Convert Hand-Drawn Diagrams to Di... by jen729w on Friday August 23, 2024 @06:25PM (#41333607)

Auphonic has this model and I’ve been a happy on/off customer for 10+ years now. (They do audio processing.)

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