Vertical SaaS platforms force payment processor lock-in with punitive fees
Bridal store management software BridalLive began charging $299/month to merchants who do not switch to its preferred payment processor, regardless of whether they process cards. Merchants deeply embedded in the platform face prohibitive switching costs. This pattern of vertical SaaS payment bundling creates captive customers with no viable exit.
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