How to choose a monetization strategy for your SaaS platform
Choosing the right monetization model can be challenging, especially when considering factors like speed to market, pricing control, operational overhead, and revenue goals.
This guide walks you through two monetization models: Stripe-owned pricing with revenue sharing, which gets you to market faster with more predictable margins, and buy-rate pricing, which gives you deeper pricing control if you’re prepared to invest more in operations.
How to choose a monetization strategy for your SaaS platform
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