SaaS vendors gate two-factor authentication behind paid tiers
A Pipedrive user objects to enforced two-factor authentication being a paid-tier feature rather than a free baseline security control, arguing basic account security shouldn't require a premium plan. This reflects a broader SaaS industry pattern of monetizing security features that arguably should be standard.
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CRM Platforms Lack Free Plans and Charge Heavily for Add-On Features
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Pipedrive Absence of Free Tier Excludes Early-Stage Startups
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