@JuurGroove said in Affinity Designer vs VectorStyler:
@VectorStyler Honestly, that "worked out just fine" doesn’t instill too much confidence for the long term. But what I have seen so far plus the ongoing sale have convinced me enough for the time being. Thanks!
You're absolutely right in your concern, and it is indeed a cardinal consideration when making acquisitions in a company. For some businesses or individuals, continuity in data formats, workflows between programs, and training (which creates the velocity that drives profitability or efficiency) is absolutely critical and non-negotiable.
For others, it's a balancing act involving many factors. It dawned on me as I reflected on this just how many programs I've seen terminated in the last 10 years due to market-driven acquisitions: acquisitions followed by program shutdowns (algorithm purchases or hostile takeovers), portfolio reductions to cut costs, consolidation of programs and services for the same reasons, and finally, simply programs that no longer delivered the desired return or lost out to competitors. I've also experienced cases where one-person projects or small companies suddenly disappeared without further explanation. My point is that the market is dynamic and unpredictable, with shorter and shorter intervals between products being discontinued without more than a few months notice.
Additionally, there are many other risks — such as the workload becoming too overwhelming to maintain, which can impact both stability and the release of new features, leaving users feeling neglected for years.
So far, errors are being impressively fixed in VectorStyler, whereas the above issues have plagued Affinity users for a decade. As an Adobe customer, you get much more, albeit at a significantly higher price.
If you're vulnerable, you might want to spread your risk a bit. Otherwise, betting on Adobe, which is likely to stick around for a while longer, might be a safer choice.
