# Why Lifetime Deals (LTDs) are a Double-Edged Sword for SaaS

DevFeed: [Why Lifetime Deals (LTDs) are a Double-Edged Sword for SaaS](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/why-lifetime-deals-ltds-are-a-double-edged-sword-for-saas-9960.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://dodopayments.com/blogs/lifetime-deals-saas-pros-cons/>)

Author: Aarthi Poonia

Published: 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/dodo-payments-blog.md>)

Topics: [Software as a service](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/saas.md>), [Shared Responsibility Model](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/shared-responsibility-model.md>)

Tags: [analysis](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/analysis.md>), [bankruptcy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bankruptcy.md>), [payments](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/payments.md>), [pricing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pricing.md>), [saas](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/saas.md>), [startups](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/startups.md>), [subscription](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/subscription.md>)

## AI overview

This analysis examines lifetime deals for SaaS startups, including their potential to provide immediate cash and their long-term risks when customer service and infrastructure costs continue without recurring payments.

## Source excerpt

An in-depth analysis of lifetime deals for SaaS startups, exploring when they provide a critical cash injection and when they lead to long-term bankruptcy.