
The convenience trap: why SaaS won't be disrupted by cheaper alternatives
Hacker News·1mo·srijan4
A sharp look at why convenience beats price in software adoption, using the bread market as a lens. The piece argues SaaS founders shouldn't panic about lower-cost competitors—people consistently choose easier solutions even when cheaper ones exist, a dynamic that favors established platforms.
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