... works really well when the value per action is crystal clear - like if I save you 2 hours per job application, charging per application makes sense emotionally. The math is obvious. I think the real question isn't usage vs subscription - it's whether users can clearly see the value they're getting per rupee/dollar spent. If yes, usage-based wins. If not, flat rate feels safer. Comment from Pashupathi Mali(@pashupathi): I ve been thinking about this ... ... they're being "metered" on every interaction, engagement drops. but if they have a generous base allowance + transparent overages, they're way more comfortable. curious what others have found does anyone have data on conversion rates between pure SaaS vs