Ask HN: What software subscriptions are worth paying for?

Re:Ask HN: What software subscriptions are worth paying for? by beingfit on Wednesday July 23, 2025 @02:15AM (#44656172)

For my life workflow, I pay for these because they add a lot of value for me:

• Infuse, from Firecore (probably the best video player on Apple TV, iOS, iPadOS and macOS — you can throw almost any format at it)

• Owl, by Beonex (it’s a Mozilla Thunderbird extension that connects to MS Exchange and costs $10 a year)

• Bvckup 2 (Windows backup software) — this gets cheaper on renewals

On services:

• Apple Fitness+ (annual subscription is a lot cheaper than monthly), one of the best things that keeps me working out regularly

• Posteo.de for emails

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Re:Ask HN: What software subscriptions are worth paying for? by huhtenberg on Wednesday July 23, 2025 @05:14AM (#44657174)

Bvckup 2 is a fixed-cost perpetual license, not a subscription.

Upgrades are paid for annually, but it's optional.

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Re:Ask HN: What software subscriptions are worth paying for? by swat535 on Wednesday July 23, 2025 @08:21AM (#44658396)

+1 for Infuse, you can also purchase a lifetime subscription, I think it's worth it.

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