Ask HN: Why don't we have downloadable webapps?

1 pointssammville14y ago2 comments

I was wondering why i haven't noticed any downloadable webapps. What i mean by downloadable is for example a CRM software (highrise) that you can download and install on your server (like wordpress) rather than paying monthly. Any thoughts?

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paulhauggis14y ago· 1 in thread

Why would I want to do that? Updates are more difficult and I most likely won't be able to charge a monthly fee.

sammvilleOP14y ago

You could charge a one-time fee and offer yearly paid updates.

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