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Accounting Software Paywalls Previously Free Bank Feed Syncing, Forcing User Migration

A small-business accounting tool moved bank-feed syncing behind a paywall after offering it free, prompting affected users to seek alternative bookkeeping software. This reflects a broader pattern of free-tier feature removal in SaaS accounting tools that erodes user trust and forces migration.

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