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Review summary

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Looking at 134 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many people appreciate the variety of software available, finding it a great way to access tools that might otherwise be unaffordable for small businesses. Customers often highlight the excellent customer service, describing it as responsive, polite, and genuinely helpful in resolving issues and ensuring a smooth experience. The ability to test products with lifetime licenses and the benefits of the Plus membership, including extended refund protection, are also frequently praised. However, some customers express significant dissatisfaction, particularly regarding the longevity of products purchased through the platform. A number of people report that many products they bought eventually shut down, and they feel AppSumo does not take responsibility for these occurrences, sometimes even siding with the merchant. There are also concerns about products overselling their capabilities, changing terms or features after launch, and issues with refund requests being consistently denied.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Found several AMAZING lifetime deals. Potentially life changing for me. This is where AppSumo excells. New launches that are looking for traction so they are selling a part of the farm. But... AppSumo... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

AppSumo has been a great place to discover some hidden gem tools at great prices. I’ve definitely found some deals that were 100% worth it. That said, a few products tend to oversell what’s actually i... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was Plus customer for few years. By now, I have little trust left in the Appsumo LTD deals. Founders of LTDs who join AppSumo often Fail to uphold the agreement to support existing LTD users, or... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I would recommend appsumo to anyone who has ideas they want to implement. But, note that not all purchases are winners. But, the team handles it like a champ, within reason. I can't say for others... See more


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Founded in 2010 by Noah Kagan, AppSumo is the go-to software community for everyday entrepreneurs, built on one core idea: The tools you need to grow your business shouldn’t put you out of business. We handpick groundbreaking SaaS products that help our community of 1M+ Sumo-lings scale their businesses. Customers can shop Select Deals, which offer lifetime access to tools, and browse the Marketplace, a collaborative digital space for up-and-coming hustlers. Our business is helping yours.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My “Go To” For My Arsenal of Tools!

I have been an Appsumo customer since at least 2017 if not earlier. Appsumo has saved me thousands of dollars in monthly subscription fees. Only two companies have decided to no longer update their product. I believe that is a part of buying products from start-up companies which allows you an opportunity to even get the lifetime deal. I love AppSumo!

10 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THEY WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY BE AWARE

I bought a lifetime deal in Sessions for around 1000$, the app just stopped working and dissapeared, they take 0 responsability for this, after writing several mails they offered me a 10$ coupon discount.

Disrespectful to say the least, in my experience Appsumo is something that you just can't trust, they will take your money and then you are done, you will get nothing in return, there is much better options in the market so just look around a bit more

19 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Good at taking money but not good at taking responsibility

I purchased a lifetime deal for a product (Sellix) directly through AppSumo. The product is now unusable, yet AppSumo refuses to refund despite the fact that the product was sold on their marketplace and they keep up to 70% of every sale.

AppSumo profits heavily from these deals, but when a product vanishes or fails, they take zero responsibility. They hide behind their own terms specifically made because situations like this happen often, as you can see from other reviews.

If you're buying on AppSumo, be noted that if the product disappears, you're on your own.

This is not just bad customer service — it's a broken business model where AppSumo takes the money and leaves customers to deal with the fallout.

Avoid buying “lifetime” deals from AppSumo unless you’re prepared to invest time and money in something that can disappear at any time.

15 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a life time subscription by…

I bought a life time subscription by AppSumo. Exactly steps followed provided. After 2 years and 2 months once started building academy I was notified about renewal. Despite providing all evidences 0 support. Don't work hard building subscribers. It's a solo business you will never get up to mark support and will face issues by your subscribers. Chose some alternative but at least you can trust

7 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really appreciate the support team at…

Really appreciate the support team at AppSumo
They are very responsive in addressing my issue - I timed out of my SumoPlus credit while in the cart and I shared my concern and they were able to provide me a quick credit so I could complete my purchase 😎 thanks Crystal

6 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support

Bought my first product and it had an issue. Requested a refund, and the AppSumo support team processed it within an hour. Very easy process. Not their fault the vendor had a bad software. Now I will buy another one to test.

6 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing value support, service. Appsumo sets the standard.

I have purchased 214 deals through AppSumo over many years.

Since the late 2000s (2005 onward), I have used many SaaS software resellers up until 2011, but eventually consolidated to just one site—AppSumo.

Appsumo is easy to use and offers unbeatable value for money, strong support, exclusive member offers, a no-questions-asked 60-day refund policy, an active discussion community, a wide range of deals, and a convenient client purchase history and lookup on the back end. Above all, their sheer buying power and ability to keep everything with one provider adds to the simplicity.

As a paid annual member—"AppSumo Plus"—I find it worthwhile. Not only is there a strong community and member discounts, but as many have mentioned, buying SaaS software on a lifetime deal always involves some speculation—you win some, you lose some. Some deals have always reached a fair resolution through Appsumo, but buyer protection here on Appsumo goes above and beyond what other providers offer and I appreciate being a reseller is no easy game, often people shoot the messenger as a result.

No other company offers a no-questions-asked refund within 60 days after fully trialing the software PLUS Additionally, the “We Have Your Back” arrangement for paid members adds another layer of support. To my knowledge, no other companies offer this. The support is also second to none; Dylan has been amazing in handling queries that I have thrown at support. There is a personal touch in the emails and in how issues are addressed, which, in 2025, sets AppSumo apart from many companies that rely on chatbots giving generic responses as customer service.

All things considered, I can confidently recommend AppSumo and team.

30 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a longtime customer of Appsumo

I am a longtime customer of Appsumo. And I I see myself as an investor in ideas I can resonate with. Do all of them turn out the optimal way. No. But I am so happy with the experience that most of my investments turned out to become stars. And Now I have a whole range of insanely good apps for an unspeakably good price.

28 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spam

Entered an email address in a checkout field but never actually completed a sale. AppSumo started sending knowingly unlawful unsolicited commercial emails without consent of any kind. If AppSumo is so cavalier about privacy laws, what other laws are they ignoring?

28 April 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s honestly disappointing how many…

It’s honestly disappointing how many so-called ‘lifetime deals’ purchased on AppSumo from around 2020 onward have either shut down, pivoted completely, or stopped honoring their original offers. ‘Lifetime’ increasingly seems to mean ‘until the startup runs out of money or changes direction.’ It’s frustrating to invest early in good faith, only to see tools vanish a few years later without any real accountability. AppSumo seriously needs to rethink how it vets partners or offer better buyer protection. Otherwise, the value proposition of these deals is becoming more and more questionable.

28 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Appsumo has great opportunities and greater support !

Betreff: Großes Lob an AppSumo!

Hallo,

ich wollte einfach mal ein großes Lob an AppSumo aussprechen. Es ist wirklich eine hervorragende Quelle, um gute und innovative Software zu einem günstigen Preis zu ergattern. Ich bin über eine österreichische Seite darauf gestoßen und bin total begeistert.

Besonders hervorheben möchte ich den Support. Der ist einfach klasse – zuvorkommend, schnell und ultra hilfsbereit. Ich kann AppSumo nur 5 Sterne geben, weil ich bisher nur hervorragende und zufriedenstellende Ergebnisse erzielt habe.

Ein herzliches Dankeschön an das gesamte Team von AppSumo. Macht weiter so! Alles Gute!

Liebe Grüße,
Martin

in English:

Subject: Big Kudos to AppSumo!

Hello,

I just wanted to give a big shout-out to AppSumo. It's truly an excellent source for snagging great and innovative software at a reasonable price. I came across it through an Austrian site and I'm absolutely thrilled.

I especially want to highlight the support. It's simply fantastic—courteous, fast, and incredibly helpful. I can only give AppSumo 5 stars because I've only had excellent and satisfying results so far.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire AppSumo team. Keep up the great work! All the best!

Best regards,
Martin

24 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been an AppSumo user since 2019

I’ve been an AppSumo user since 2019, and I keep coming back not just for the amazing lifetime deals, but also for the excellent customer service. Every time I’ve needed help—whether it’s with a refund, redemption issue, or product question—their support team has been responsive, friendly, and really easy to work with. It’s rare to find that kind of consistency these days. Highly recommend!

24 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Setting the bar at the max

In general my experience of SaaS companies support teams are steadily improving across the board. But Appsumo support is setting the bar at the max.
In my experience over many years oof Appsumo membership is that their support is consistently fast, friendly and efficient.

22 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You can count on this company

You can count on this company! I've always had great experience with AppSumo. They showcase great products. Their refund policy is unmatched anywhere I've seen. You can feel confident in purchase apps from them. I've been a customer for 6 years.

21 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

App SUMO has the best customer service…

App SUMO has the best customer service ice on the PLANET!! I had a very complicated problem with a product I purchased from them in 2022, the app sumo customer service team worked on the issue for several days and got it resolved in my favor!!!

18 April 2025
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