What subscription services do you pay for and why?

ajimixWritten 2mo ago

I listen music almost all day and not having ads + mobile music download is a must

KateCommunity @ Product Hunt · Written 2mo ago

Spotify is the greatest app in the world, IMO. They've got the best UI / UX out of all the streaming services on the market and they do an AMAZING job of surfacing and curating new and custom content. The amount of "features" that come with a Spotify Premium subscription (especially if you get the family membership) is iNSANE for the price. Take your music offline, get all sorts of custom playlists, make hundreds of your own (which you can listen to not on shuffle), yada yada... Could not rave more.

Jakub RogalskiCommunity Manager at Brand24 · Written 1mo ago

Well, it won't be much of a surprise if I mention Spotify and Netflix for personal purposes. At our company, we also use quite a few subscription-based services like: - https://coschedule.com/ as a scheduling tool and content calenar - https://semrush.com/ for keyword analytics - https://unbounce.com/ for building landing pages - https://www.intercom.com/ for external communication We also use https://brand24.com, our own subscription-based product that allows as for monitoring our brand mentions as well as industry-related news, or finding potential leads, for instance.

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Netflix

Amaël SikelSocial Media & SEO Manager at Genymobile · Written 2mo ago

Do I need to explain why? 😁

KateCommunity @ Product Hunt · Written 2mo ago

I've been a paying Netflix member since the DVD-in-the-mail days and the concept still has not gotten old. I watch a lot of video content and Netflix just does it impeccably well. I love the way they bring in new content on a regular basis and now that they're making their own... *swoon*. TAKE MY MONEY.

Nathan MillerAvid explorer · Written 1mo ago

Who doesn't know about Netflix? The one thing I'll say, their discovery has gotten weaker with an overemphasis on their own content. But, it's still a tremendous value. It's the new HBO.

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1Password 6

VadimProduct Enthusiast · Written 2mo ago

Great experience and I don't have to remember all the passwords

Evan J ZimmermanBumpit Bowl, SplitList · Written 2mo ago

Honestly for most people having strong, unique, random passwords is enough to have strong security and I have logins for over 200 services. If you think about it you probably do too (think of newspapers, online stores, etc). I'd be mad insecure without this app.

Jose H. BallesterosGraduating Student · Written 1mo ago

I was skeptical of password managers for a long time and I only knew about 1Password because a friend recommended it. But after realizing that my browser saving my passwords and that old excel document with my accounts saved was no way better than I gave 1Password a try. And did I fall in love with it, syncing was easy and the UI was easy enough both phone and desktop to use. Definitely recommend even just the mobile app to save your password because know a days most of us have various accounts all over the internet for different things.

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Dropbox

Vanessa ColinaUX Designer and Illustrator · Written 2mo ago

I switched to the cloud for my files ever since my external drive died and all my files with it. Now I have a 128GB drive in my Macbook for what I'm working on at the moment and everything else in my Dropbox account. Syncing is so seamless that I hardly ever notice it.

Colby FayockFront End & UX at Element 84 · Written 2mo ago

Easily the best sync UX with a wide range of options for getting free storage. Wish they had a middle tier, but their 1 tb storage is still pretty cheap at $9.99/mo and with selective sync, can easily use it as cloud storage and backups rather than relying on external hard drives or a NAS.

Will GrantUX/UI @D4 · Written 1mo ago

The only SaaS product I pay for personally. $99/yr for a *terabyte* is great value and that's all my backup issues sorted in one go. Also supports multi-factor auth.

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Audible.com

The best way to listen to Audiobooks on your iPhone

Jack DweckProduct Manager at Unroll.Me · Edited 2mo ago

Audible has changed the way I consume books. I'm always on the run, making it difficult to read physical books. With Audible, I'm able to listen to books while I commute - at 2x speed! For $14.95/month, you can download one book each month with the option to purchase more.

PravilWritten 2mo ago

Because I want to feed my brain with great content and audio is one of the best way for me. :) I do a lot of passive listening too during my commute and while being at home. If you want to give it a try, they give a 1 month free trial where you can get 1 book free and you may cancel if you don't like the service. PS: Search online and you may get some offers where they give 2 books free for the first month (only for new subscribers).

Senthilkumar KandaswamyBusiness Analyst, Delta Airlines · Written 1mo ago

Audible has been my 'Automobile university' for more than 3 years now. I have a long commute and Audible has been a great partner on the ride.

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Google Drive

Irfan ArifVP of Tech Mgmt @ Wonderlabs.io · Written 2mo ago

I know the idea of giving away all your personal life to Google is terrifying, but I find Google Photos to be quite a joy to use! I pay for the storage space in Google which is shared between all the services, so I also have plenty of storage for my emails :)

james frewinProduct Designer & Startup Guy 🇬🇧 · Written 2mo ago

The ridiculously cheap storage prices plus cross-platform access means for me it's the best way for me to access my work wherever I am.

James WelchCEO @ innovationcompany.co.uk · Written 2mo ago

Runs my entire life, business and side projects.

LastPass

Newly launched Mac OS X integration for password management

Brandon BayerEntrepreneur · Written 2mo ago

I use LastPass and think it's great, but I no longer pay for it since they made sync and mobile use free!

Eduardo BilkStuding master computing · Written 2mo ago

small fee ($1 /month) for everywhere sync of all my pssws.

Yoni ShechterFounder at @FavorizeApp · Written 2mo ago

Might be the most useful service I pay for. Love their authenticator!

Adobe Creative Cloud

KateCommunity @ Product Hunt · Written 2mo ago

I've cancelled my Adobe Creative Cloud subscription probably 3 or 4 separate times only to come right back to it. There just isn't anything else on the market as good as Photoshop or Illustrator for editing / vector design, respectively. So every month, I part with my money so I can keep creating pretty pictures.

Kshitij ChoudharyFounder & UI/UX designer , Designcrumble · Written 2mo ago

I have been using Adobe's software for a while now. This is one of the most powerful product I have used for my daily routine.

Elise GrahamHead of Product Design | Olivia AI · Written 2mo ago

This is so much better than individual licenses, there are frequent updates, and you get the *entire* Adobe suite, which is helpful if you need Premiere or Muse in a pinch.

Evernote

Note taking gets even simpler

KateCommunity @ Product Hunt · Written 2mo ago

Evernote is one of those things that people tend to love or hate. I'm in the love camp. Like Kyle, it houses half my brain. Basically my entire college career is saved into the thing, not to mention every note I've ever jotted down, every packing list I've ever created, and so much more. They updated their iOS design and it makes it that much more delightful to use. Happy to pay them to house my knowledge.

Kyle HessFintech Product Manager · Written 2mo ago

Because I'm a sucker and this thing has half of my brain saved in it.

Keir WilliamsMSci Psychology at WLV · Written 2mo ago

Basically my filing cabinet I can take everywhere. Never know when I'm going to need something, and I can find it quickly.

Apple Music

All the ways you love music. All in one place.

Philip BrechlerProduct Manager at mobile.de · Written 2mo ago

Best music service, use it instead of Spotify because it also has all my "old" iTunes music and works perfectly with Siri and the watch.

Victor TorresHispanic Sales Director at Softorino · Written 2mo ago

Yeah, I am also subscribed to Apple Music. It's great cuz it has any song I need and it's deeply connected into Apple's eco-system.

Josh Lewis!Written 1mo ago

I absolutely love Apple Music.

Todoist

The world's most powerful to-do list.

Donte LedbetterMarketer and creator · Written 2mo ago

This is the most useful to-do list app around, in my opinion. The interface is clean, and the tags and projects features help with organization. It's a yearly subscription.

JasonSVP at Unwin-Dunraven Liteary Ecclesia · Written 2mo ago

Get the desktop app. CMD + A to quick add a task to your list. Natural language parsing, hashtag support to categorize tasks, easy reoccurrence. Install the Android app and pin the widget to your home screen for constant reminders of what you need to get done.

Keir WilliamsMSci Psychology at WLV · Written 2mo ago

Very solid app that's well supported. So clean and simple but packs a lot of underestimated power. They listen to their users as well. They have an amazing support team, they're always a delight to speak to.

Dashlane

Best Password Manager & Secure Digital Wallet.

QuinnWritten 2mo ago

The best UX of the password management family. Android integration is excellent; iOS integration is ... acceptable. Particularly useful for managing shared passwords.

Emmanuel le BlancWritten 1mo ago

Best password management app out there. Slick UX & UI.

Jonathan SpiessTech Connector · Written 1mo ago

This app literally saved my life and made me a responsible adult. Before Dashlane it was a headache to pay for any bills because I never remembered any passwords or anything. Now everything is easy breezy and I can focus on the stuff that matters vs setting time aside to reset my banking password to pay a bill on time! They are constantly updating the application with new features and anytime I have a question someone on their support team will write back right away. I tried the other apps and was not a fan! Dashlane is superior in all aspects.

YNAB (You Need a Budget)

Gain Total Control of Your Money

Timothy BlackWritten 2mo ago

One payment per year. Used actively, YNAB helps me stay on top of recurring and unforeseen expenses; like other subscriptions. Bonuses: tons of reading material and it works with Alexa. "Control your finances, by yelling at them."

Brandon BayerEntrepreneur · Written 2mo ago

YNAB is AMAZING! Best budgeting tool I've ever experienced. The offer a 1 month free trial

Jon PoloffWritten 1mo ago

I have been using YNAB since it was an offline application. It has been a lifesaver. I've tried a few different budgeting programs, but YNAB has been the only one that has worked well for me.

Stratechery

Daily email analysis on tech biz and strategy

Jack DweckProduct Manager at Unroll.Me · Written 2mo ago

I recently subscribed to Ben Thompson's Stratechery. Ben is one the best thinkers in technology and his daily emails are well worth the $10/month.

Jason CrabtreeWritten 2mo ago

I subscribe to Stratechery as a proxy for acknowledging the incredible content delivered in his and James's Exponent podcast. Both the podcast and blog are absolutely worth checking out if you haven't seen them.

ashita achuthanProduct gal · Written 2mo ago

I love Ben Thompson's whip sharp analysis on tech, strategy and culture. For $10/mo, it's a steal. Highly recommend it.

Headspace 2.0

Meditation made simple in just 10 minutes a day

AleksandraProduct Marketing · Written 2mo ago

Headspace has helped me create a good routine and motivates me to continue. I love the variety of options it gives you: whether you like guided or unguided meditations, have 5 or 30 min, it's easy to find smth that works for you personally. Especially great for beginners (like me). Monthly subscription is worth every cent.

Gianfranco PDeveloper at Givebox.xyz · Written 2mo ago

Because meditation helps you keep you in balance

JesperBylundFounder, BlankPage.io · Written 1mo ago

Headspace has practically saved my life. I'd pick this over exercise on general impact on my life.

Buffer

Nichole Elizabeth DeMeréModerator at Product Hunt · Written 2mo ago

Buffer is absolutely the best social media scheduling app that I've found. 💜

Starlight Social™Founder & CEO, Starlight Social · Written 1mo ago

LOVE Buffer. Couldn't run my business without it!

Medium Membership

$5/month for an ad-free experience with premium content

Kunal BhatiaCo-founder & Design Lead @SlidesUp · Written 2mo ago

I too started my Medium membership. I've switched from personal sites/blog solutions over the years. Medium has been the place I can point to without fail since June 13, 2013. Supporting them was a no-brainer.

Zapier

Connect and automate 500+ web apps

Björn AntonissenDesigner & Developer · Written 2mo ago

I use Zapier for connecting my own websites/apps to Slack

A One Man DamHead of New Product Development, H&R B… · Written 1mo ago

Allows you to connect anything with anything else without any knowledge of coding. Makes me super efficient. One of the most useful tools in existence.

Google Play Music

Tyler NiemanPrincipal developer (Scout.ai) · Written 2mo ago

Critical best features: 1) uploading my own music (i.e. mixtapes/EPs that weren't sold) 2) good offline playback (pinning + caching) Plus it's only $8/mo. I'd be paying for the family plan, but I'm on a Google Apps account which doesn't allow that.

Joshua TalleyProduct Support Team Lead, Grundfos · Written 2mo ago

Huge catalog (good as anywhere else), cross-platform accessibility, great radio stations, and even comes with ad-free YouTube!

Zac MasinelliWritten 1mo ago

$15 / mo gets you a family plan (5 members). Single- or family- membership gets you unlimited streaming, downloading songs/podcasts, uploading your own music, ad-free Youtube, downloading Youtube videos, access to Youtube Red content (not a big deal for me, but maybe for some) for anyone on the plan. Can't recommend this enough. I had Spotify before, but all of the benefits that come with the sub are what made me switch, and what has kept me this long.

Zeplin 1.0

Collaboration & handoff for UI designers/frontend developers

Ruslan GirichevEmotion Designer · Written 2mo ago

Pay $26 each month to share my Sketch files with coders and mobile developers.

Philip BrechlerProduct Manager at mobile.de · Written 2mo ago

Use it as well, really helpful for us to communicate designs to developers.