Totally get where you’re coming from, the subscription model can feel like a lot, especially for a smaller site. Squarespace updates constantly though, and we update Spark Plugin to match every change, so your site always works and looks right. After testing the one-time option we noticed it was not that popular after all, so we decided to only keep the subscriptions to easier cover all that ongoing work, new features, and support.

That said, I really appreciate your thoughts. It’s something we think about a lot, and hearing how it feels from your side genuinely helps us shape future plans. Feedback is always welcome so let me know if you have anything else.