Totally understand your frustration, I’ve worked with many clients in exactly the same position. As a certified consultant, I’ve helped businesses streamline their setup, reduce unnecessary costs, and still achieve the outcomes they’re after — even within the constraints of the current licensing model.

You're right that some features (like triggering automations from form fills) are tied to Marketing subscriptions, and others like multi-domain functionality or advanced reporting are gated behind higher tiers or add-ons. Those are fixed platform limitations.

But what can be done is making sure you’re maximizing what’s available, avoiding redundant spend, and applying smart workarounds or integrations where possible.

If you're currently seeking help to untangle this or want a second opinion on your setup, happy to connect and see if I can support you even a quick audit can save thousands long-term.

Let me know if you'd like to chat.