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If software keeps getting easier to build, what happens to its value?

r/SaaS

From r/SaaS: I've been thinking about where software development and SaaS might be heading over the next 5 years. I'm building software in Chile, and one thing I've noticed is that creating the product and finding people willing to pay for it are two completely different challenges.

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r/SaaS (reddit.com)
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Thursday, October 22, 2026, ranked 33
Status
Commentary or analysis: someone’s view, not a reported fact.
Why it’s here
Founders debating what SaaS is worth when software gets cheap to build.
Topics
Enterprise, AI
AnalysisOpinion

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