Thanks for your reply Chris. I appreciate your perspective, as well as the first year free with Bonsai. I imagine that is helpful for some.
Either way though, costs will be passed on whether it is in Webflow or via Bonsai. Switching to Bonsai doesn’t help Webflow’s customers (designers) in any way. It further complicates the process and will end up in higher costs for the designer or clients anyway.
On top of Bonsai’s yearly subscription, there is also the payment processing fees for every charge (2.9% + .30 - which is pretty standard). While its not a large amount per transaction, it is effectively adding a few dollars to every client. I am guessing most agencies and freelancers will be passing this onto the client. So, in the end, the cost of hosting on Webflow will have increased via client billing in Bonsai.
I see this is good for Webflow and Bonsai - but it certainly isn’t for anyone else. I love Webflow as a tool, but this definitely doesn’t feel good. And, certainly, I don’t know anything about Webflow’s financial outlook - maybe it was necessary.
As a newer and struggling freelancer, it just felt like a punch in the gut while prices on everything are going up everywhere. But, I’ll get used to it just like filling my gas tank.
Thanks again for sharing your perspective.