Proposal for a "Hobbyist Sweet Spot" (Basic Tier Adjustments)#668

Suggestion:
I’d like to recommend a refinement for the Basic Tier to make it a more compelling “no-brainer” for hobbyists moving up from the Free tier. Currently, at $5.99, the jump is a bit high for casual users who don’t necessarily need the heavy-hitting features.

The Proposal:

Price Adjustment: Aim for a $2.99–$3.99 sweet spot.

Add Print Queue: Even a limited queue (e.g., 3–5 slots) would provide massive value to hobbyists.

Offset Costs: To keep this sustainable for SimplyPrint, I suggest:

Replacing “Unlimited Cloud Slicing” with a monthly limit.

Adding a usage cap on AI Failure Detection to reduce your backend/compute costs.

Why this works: Most hobbyists prioritize workflow (the queue) over high-cost compute features like unlimited cloud slicing. This change lowers the barrier to entry while protecting your margins.

I’d say we have this now with our “new” plans (launched in May): https://simplyprint.io/blog/new-plans-autoprint-on-pro-plan/