Why I'm betting on "One-Time Payments" in a Subscription world 💸

"You'll never become a unicorn with one-time payments." 🦄

Maybe not. But I might just stay sane.

I'm putting the finishing touches on Invoices Reader, and I decided to sell Lifetime Licenses instead of a monthly subscription.

Why?

1. Alignment: My users (accountants) hate recurring costs.

2. Cash Flow: As a bootstrapper, getting $49 upfront > getting $5/month.

3. Ownership: It fits the "Desktop App" vibe. You buy it, you own it.

I see a lot of "Subscription Fatigue" in 2025. Are you seeing this shift too? or is MRR still the only king?