SaaS Users Feel Locked Into Perpetual Subscriptions Without True Data Ownership
A Canva user criticizes the platform for functioning like a rental model where design assets stay tied to an ongoing subscription rather than being owned outright by the user. This reflects a wider frustration with SaaS pricing models that make it hard to fully own or export content without continuing to pay.
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