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Re:OpenScreen is an open-source alternative to Screen Studio by BoorishBears on Sunday April 05, 2026 @12:43AM (#47646166)
> A $30/month subscription is indeed too much, but I see it as a one time payment for that month when I release something, then I pause the subscription. I need it rarely, very few videos need zooming and motion.

If I think something is worth the money, I typically don't need to actively decide to pause the subscription each time I use it.

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Re:OpenScreen is an open-source alternative to Screen Studio by alin23 on Sunday April 05, 2026 @03:29AM (#47647039)
Right, it’s not worth $30/month all year for me because I don’t use it past demo videos for when I publish a new app or large update. Which happens rarely.

But if I was that kind of user who did demos monthly, the time saved on one or two videos that month is worth $30.

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Re:OpenScreen is an open-source alternative to Screen Studio by 7bit on Sunday April 05, 2026 @04:20AM (#47647300)
The commenter you're replying to said he needs it only occasionally. It makes perfect sense to pause a subscription if you don't use it. Not doing so would be a waste of money. How can you critisise that, don't be ridiculous
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