I would be more forgiving if the subscription was for value-added features, like dynamic syncing, or remote encrypted storage. But it ain't.
That’s a key component of a 1Password subscription, they host your vaults and handle annoying details like access control, etc.
This trend of subscription-ifying is horrifying. It's turning users into digital sharecroppers, for a guaranteed line of money. And 'easy-to-import, hard-to-export' is the modus operandi for these companies.
Sure, I'll take the karma hit. I already have with the prior post here. Evidently, people seem on the most part OK with allowing their personal data be trapped behind subscription paywalls... Well, they're OK with it until they're not.
EDIT: Lets make this crystal-clear what my complaint is:
> 1Password 7 from the Mac App Store will only support our hosted service, as that’s what you’re purchasing with a 1Password membership. If you install from our website, you’ll have to option to use a standalone vault synced via iCloud if you purchase a standalone license, or use our hosted service if you purchase a 1Password membership.
No Pay, Forget to Pay, can't afford == FUCKED.
Long story short, they hold your data hostage for the "New and Improved Business Plan".
From 1Password:
Your data is yours. Even if you cancel your subscription and your account is frozen, you can still sign in to
1Password.com or in the apps to view and export your data.We may argue about it but the most expensive solutions are still the most consumer-friendly.