Mac/Windows licensing

tensor9

I seriously considered purchasing 1password until I learned that you have to buy two licenses for use with Mac and Windows. I understand that there is development overhead when writing for two platforms, but does this licensing model really make much sense considering the nature of your product? I realize that this is the case for most software, but perhaps it shouldn't be.



I would buy 1password if were only required to purchase one license, but I work in both the Mac and Windows environments and I don't feel that I should buy two copies of the software, even at a bundle discount.



Just a note from a potential customer.

Ben

We felt that an a la carte model would be better / more fair. It seems more fair than charging everyone (even those who do not have a Windows computer / iOS device / insert gadget here) an extra fee for something they may never use.

tensor9

Or, depending on your financials, instead of increasing the cost of the license to cover both platforms, charge one low price. <img src='http://forum.agilebits.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

khad

We try to charge a fair price for the time and effort we put into designing, developing, and supporting our products. We have a bundle license if you want to just focus on that and ignore the individual platform licenses.



In your case, just think of a "1Password" license (for Mac [i]and[/i] Windows) as costing $69.99. Those who have no need for a license which covers the "other platform" get a discount from that price.

tensor9

On pricing, I can get a Mac license for $24.99 on the Mac app store, up from $19.99 a few days ago. Why is the Windows license by itself twice as much?

Ben

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On pricing, I can get a Mac license for $24.99 on the Mac app store, up from $19.99 a few days ago. Why is the Windows license by itself twice as much?

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Hi tensor9!



The Mac license is on sale due to its introduction to the Mac App Store. The Windows license is not on sale.



When both are not on sale, they cost the same. <img src='http://forum.agilebits.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />



Thanks

Ben