Users Want Locally-Run Software Instead of Recurring SaaS Subscriptions
A growing segment of users objects to SaaS on principle: perpetual subscription cost, data stored on third-party servers, tracking analytics, and the loss of access if payments lapse. Local-first software eliminates these concerns but lacks the polish, discoverability, and automatic updates of cloud-based products. The gap is not technical — it is distribution and product quality.
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