TreeSize Won't Renew Perpetual-License Support Unless Users Subscribe

JAM Software is transitioning most TreeSize editions to subscription models, requiring users with expiring perpetual licenses to subscribe for continued support and updates. The company’s policy of not providing installers or license keys for unsupported perpetual licenses has drawn criticism, though JAM Software states this is a long-standing practice to mitigate risks associated with older software versions. This shift reflects a broader trend in the software industry towards recurring revenue through subscriptions.

• JAM Software is transitioning TreeSize to subscription models, ending support for perpetual licenses after their maintenance period expires.
• Users with perpetual licenses are required to subscribe to receive updates and ongoing support.
• JAM Software’s policy of not providing installers or license keys for unsupported perpetual licenses has caused user frustration.
• The company cites ‘current economic conditions’ and the need for predictable revenue for long-term development as reasons for the shift.
• While a free version of TreeSize exists, it has limited features and is not for business use.
• The move highlights the growing trend of subscription models in the software industry.
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