Capterra Glossary
Subscriber
A subscriber is a person or organization that controls the subscription, which is defined as the advance, recurring payment for publications, services, or software. A subscriber usually pays for their subscription, although some emails, websites, etc, provide these subscriptions for free.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Subscriber
Many online services are provided via subscription and both companies and their customers become subscribers. SMBs now often subscribe to services such as SAAS, HAAS, and cybersecurity providers. Paying monthly for these subscriptions is usually more affordable and allows for more client control.
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