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Scenario

How freemium models trap those who need help most

I cannot afford the premium version of the productivity app that would actually help me manage my overwhelming schedule, so I stay stuck in the free version that barely works.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Essential tools are gatekept behind paywalls that exclude those most in need of efficiency.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Technology and inequality — who benefits who pays?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.