That’s quite a common pricing model isn’t it?

You get a perpetual licence with an option for continuing to get updates after the first year.

If it was a monthly subscription there would be lots of complaints too.

Maybe it is a bit expensive but I do think we should reserve the word “scam” for actual scams :) The pricing is at least extremely clear, even if you don’t agree with it.

I agree a trial would be nice. I wouldn’t buy this without being able to try it.