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No More Subscriptions: Why We Chose a One-Time Fee

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Benny Luk Published on March 26, 2026
No More Subscriptions: Why We Chose a One-Time Fee

No More Subscriptions: Why We Chose a One-Time Fee

The “subscription economy” has gone too far. Today, it feels like everything requires a monthly payment — from your car’s heated seats to your favorite code editor. At Sienna, we decided to take a different path.

Accessibility Shouldn’t Be a Tax

Web accessibility is a fundamental requirement for a modern, inclusive internet. We believe that once you implement it on your site, you should own that implementation. You shouldn’t have to pay a “monthly tax” just to keep your site accessible.

Our Anti-SaaS Philosophy

By offering a one-time fee, we align our incentives with yours:

  1. Quality over Quantity: We focus on building a robust, set-and-forget tool rather than finding ways to keep you “hooked” on a monthly bill.
  2. Predictable Costs: You know exactly what you’re paying. No “introductory rates” that double after a year.
  3. Respect for Your Business: We know small businesses and agencies have enough overhead. Sienna is an investment that pays for itself in the first two months compared to other providers.

Privacy is Not a Product

In addition to our pricing model, we are doubling down on privacy. Most “free” or subscription tools subsidize their costs by collecting user data. Sienna doesn’t.

We don’t track pageviews, we don’t store IP addresses, and we don’t use cookies. Your users’ data remains their own.

The Road Ahead

We are committed to keeping the Open Source version free forever. For those who need white-labeling and advanced features, our Pro and Business tiers will remain one-time payments.

Thank you for supporting an ethical, transparent way to build the web.

Ready to ditch the subscriptions? Check out our pricing.

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