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How to Choose Lifetime Software Deals
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying
1. Will I use this for 3+ years?
Lifetime deals pay off after 6-24 months. If you'll only use for 3 months, rent instead.
2. Is the company stable?
Check: Founded date, team size, existing customers, reviews. Avoid brand new startups for mission-critical tools.
3. What's the refund policy?
Good: 60 days (AppSumo standard)
Okay: 30 days
Bad: 14 days or less
4. Are features actively being added?
Read reviews. If development stopped 2 years ago, tool may become obsolete.
5. What's my backup plan?
Can you export data? What if company shuts down? Always have exit strategy.
Red Flags
- Company founded less than 1 year ago
- No reviews or only 5-star reviews (fake)
- Missing essential features vs competitors
- No data export option
- Founder has history of failed products
Green Flags
- 100+ reviews averaging 4.5+ stars
- Regular product updates
- Active community/forum
- Responsive support
- Clear roadmap