Pain points

41% Report Subscription Fatigue—One-Off Buying Returns

41% of consumers report subscription burnout in 2026. 77% plan to freeze or reduce subscriptions. Software, entertainment, and consumables markets are rewarding one-time purchases over recurring models.

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