Feels like everything is turning into a subscription lately.

As a user (and someone building things), I’m starting to feel the downside: - paying monthly even when not using the product - stacking costs across multiple tools - friction when switching services

I wonder if usage-based pricing could become more dominant over time.

Instead of fixed monthly plans, just paying when you actually use something.

Especially with AI tools and APIs, usage can be very unpredictable.

Do you think subscriptions will still dominate in the next 5–10 years?

Or will we see a shift toward more flexible pricing models?