I've been a customer since ~2010, and have been paying out of my personal pocket the $469 / year support renewal for a standard IDA Pro named license, which I've carried with me through various jobs in my career.
The new subscription model will almost double my costs ($900 / year), all while I've been getting less and less value with each update. Furthermore if I ever stop paying, I will lose access to the product.
Whereas if I stop paying now, I will maintain indefinite access to what I currently have.
I think I simply won't renew next year, and will rely on Ghidra to fill any gaps going forward.
The new subscription model will almost double my costs ($900 / year), all while I've been getting less and less value with each update. Furthermore if I ever stop paying, I will lose access to the product.
Whereas if I stop paying now, I will maintain indefinite access to what I currently have.
I think I simply won't renew next year, and will rely on Ghidra to fill any gaps going forward.