Alright, let’s cut to the chase.
You see a lot of chatter on Reddit claiming AppSumo is a scam platform.
“Is AppSumo legit?”
Let me break it down for you.
AppSumo is this goldmine where you can snag marketing tools, software, and apps at a one-time payment for lifetime access.
It’s been around since 2010 and it’s still going strong.
Now, let’s be real.
While AppSumo offers some killer deals, the software and tools sold there come with risks.
Businesses can go under; that’s just the nature of the game.
So, even if you’ve got lifetime access, there’s no guarantee that tool will be around in 10 or 20 years.
If a tool’s Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) dries up, the business folds—simple as that.
Here’s where it gets dicey: some vendors start seeing AppSumo buyers as dead weight because they aren’t bringing in recurring revenue.
They bought the tool once and expect updates and new features forever.
But when those updates don’t come fast enough or lack desired features, complaints start rolling in.
From the vendor’s perspective, these one-time buyers become a nuisance.
They’re not contributing to ongoing revenue but are demanding more and more.
It’s understandable why some vendors might then restrict new features to non-AppSumo buyers or charge extra for significant updates.
Take AI tools, for example.
Developing new AI video capabilities costs big bucks—way more than text-based AI—and offering that for free to all existing users just isn’t feasible.
So vendors might say, “Hey, if you want this shiny new feature, it’s gonna cost extra.” And yeah, some people lose their minds over that.
They’ll run to forums and Reddit, screaming about scams and unfair practices.
But let’s get real: if you’re running a business, you’ve got to cover your costs somehow.
These complainers? They’re thinking only about themselves.
And don’t get me started on my blog.
Even though I clearly state it’s fiction on the About page, I still get comments from people whining about how it made them feel bad.
Seriously? Just don’t read it!
In business—and life—you’ve got to think about others more than yourself.
Anticipate what your customers want before they even know they want it.
That’s how you succeed.
But those who only think about their own needs? They’re doomed to fail and will spend their days ranting online instead of building something valuable.
So yeah, consider the other side before labeling something a scam because if you don’t, platforms like AppSumo will disappear and everyone loses out.