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The SaaS Pricing Paradox of Platform Value
SaaS companies are moving beyond simple per-seat fees into platform ecosystems, but this shift creates a new pricing paradox. We examine how Salesforce and Adobe have structured their value propositions to justify higher tiers without alienating core users. The episode explores the hidden friction in usage-based billing versus flat-rate expansion, using specific cohort data from October 2026 to show why some platforms retain customers better despite higher list prices. Lucas and Luna dissect the mechanics of bundling, the psychology of perceived value, and why the most successful SaaS firms…
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