... builder, I'm okay keeping things free as long as it does not increase the cost notably. Comment from Tereza Hurtov (@tereza_hurtova): @busmark_w_nika  That s a great point. I do think bootstrapped vs. VC-backed companies often approach this differently. If you re bootstrapped, revenue usually becomes important much earlier, so the free part tends to be shorter or more limited. VC-backed companies sometimes have the luxury to optimize longer for growth, data, and distribution ... ... product and what they truly value. Investors usually want to see traction with users, not just paying customers yet, so founders might intentionally delay strict paywalls to gather data and feedback. Later, the question becomes more about cost vs