A checklist for lifetime deals, annual coupons, and “90% off” banners so you only buy software you will still use next quarter.
A real SaaS deal is a lower price on a product you already planned to use. A fake discount is a countdown banner on a tool you will forget in two weeks. The difference is boring: usage, renewal math, and what happens after year one.
Check these before you buy
- Is this replacing a tool you already pay for?
- What is the renewal price after the promo?
- Are limits (seats, contacts, projects) enough for your next 90 days?
- Can you export your data if the deal site disappears?
- Is support actually human, or a dead helpdesk?
Lifetime deals
Lifetime can be fine for a small utility. It is risky as the backbone of your shop. Prefer annual plans for anything that holds customer data, payments, or email lists.