More agent tools and AI tools should be pricing on outcomes (2025)
4 days ago
- #Vibe Coders
- #AI Monetization
- #Revenue Sharing
- Hot take: AI tools should price based on outcomes, aligning with headcount alternatives.
- Emergence of 'vibe coders'—creators who build apps via AI without traditional coding skills but struggle with monetization.
- High costs of current monetization tools (e.g., Stripe, Maven) create barriers for small creators.
- Proposal: AI platforms like Lovable could adopt revenue-sharing models (e.g., 5-15% of revenue) instead of monthly fees.
- Desired features include one-click monetization, scalable support, and migration/optimization services.
- Lovable Partners Program suggested as a way to provide white-glove services and capture valuable data for automation.
- Mission idea: Pay out $1 billion to vibe coders, aligning platform success with creator success.
- Future platforms must solve monetization friction to retain creators as they scale.