Shas Veeramani

February 10, 2024

Software, SaaS and then S-Ass

Ah, that frustrating moment when you see a few pounds taken off your bank account because you forgot to cancel some freaking service before its trial period ends. 

Now there are some categories which are just software; some genuine service that is subscription. But, these products which rely on prospects forgetting to cancel during the trial period should be called neither —  These are S-Ass (Software with ASS) rather than SaaS.

In our household, we have lost some by forgetting to cancel before the trial period ends; whether some app on the phone or some digital service we wanted to try. I am pretty sure we are not alone here.

Stand on your product or service's strength rather than getting revenue from missed cancellations.

Each transaction is no shattering sum, but paltry; yet every little doesn't flipping help. Makes me wonder about this dark economy; the wasted money and the companies that rely on this sort of revenue.

Why can't there be any regulation around this area rather than the individual's ability to set reminders?

About Shas Veeramani

Husband | Dad | Programmer
Believes in a lifestyle that is Minimal; Finance that is Ethical; Technology that is Humane