Chris Wyatt

The "Lifetime" Deal That Didn't Last a Lifetime 🕐💔 TL;DR: Bought a "Lifetime Deal" for Parsio in 2022. In 2025, they decided "lifetime" means 1-3.5 years. Now pushing paid subscriptions. Proceed with caution, fellow hunters! 🚨 Hey Product Hunt fam! 👋 Dropping in with a heads-up about my experience with Parsio. As we all know, lifetime deals can be game-changers for bootstrappers and startups, but this one didn't play out as expected. The Good (while it lasted): ✅ Solid parsing functionality ✅ Worked as advertised for about 3 years The Not-So-Good: ❌ "Lifetime" apparently means 1-3.5 years ❌ Sudden plan obsolescence announcement ❌ Account access issues (still unresolved) ❌ Pushed to migrate to a paid plan or feature-limited free tier ❌ Support feels more like a chatbot than a human (and not a good one) The Plot Twist: In Feb 2025, Parsio dropped the bombshell that our "lifetime" plans were becoming obsolete. No prior heads-up, no grandfathering, just a "migrate or downgrade" ultimatum. 😕 Support Saga: • Me: "I can't log in." • Parsio: "Use forgot password." • Me: "Still can't log in." • Parsio: "Create a new account." • Me: "But my lifetime plan..." • Parsio: "Oh, that's actually only for a year." 🤦‍♂️ Lesson Learned: Always read the fine print, even on PH deals. "Lifetime" might not mean what you think it means. Questions for the Community: 1. Has anyone else experienced similar issues with Parsio? 2. What alternatives would you recommend for reliable parsing services? 3. How do you vet "lifetime" deals before jumping in? Final Thoughts: While Parsio's tech seemed solid, their business practices left a lot to be desired. As hunters, we're always on the lookout for the next big thing, but sometimes we need to watch out for each other too. Remember: A deal is only as good as the company's word. Choose wisely, hunt responsibly! 🕵️‍♂️🚀

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