Company
Date Published
Author
Justin Pot
Word count
616
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

You probably know someone who pays for some absurd combination of Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, ESPN+, Discovery+, Paramount+, Peacock, and Amazon Prime. It's not the best use of money because there's so much overlap, and let's be honest—they're just going to end up re-watching the same show for the eighth time anyway. Most businesses pay for at least one large software bundle, typically for email hosting and other core office apps like word processing and spreadsheets. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are probably the biggest bundles, so I'm going to focus on those, but there are others out there. Many companies pay for video call apps like Zoom, team chat apps like Slack, or cloud storage services outside of their main software bundle, but some of these services may be included in their existing subscription. However, it's worth checking what you're already paying for before adding new software to avoid redundancy and unnecessary expenses. Some businesses might opt to pay for seemingly redundant apps if they offer unique features that outweigh the cost of a bundled service. Ultimately, it's essential to review your software subscriptions to ensure you're getting the most value out of your investment.