Affinity users won’t be forced into paying subscriptions following Canva acquisition

Affinity says subscriptions “will only ever be as an option alongside the perpetual model, for those who prefer it.” | Illustration: The Verge After Canva’s acquisition of Affinity design software sparked concern regarding the future of its one-time purchase pricing model, both companies are now promising that users won’t be forced into subscribing to the service — ever.On Wednesday, Canva and Affinity published a joint pledge promising to keep Affinity software &ld