Logos 9 or Faithlife Connect, which do you prefer?

Personally I prefer to own rather than to rent. If my financial situation should change, I can at least use what I already have (with an updated free engine). If I understand it rightly, with FL connect, if I couldn’t afford the subscription any more, I’d lose what I previously had access to.

Perhaps I’m in error about this though.

Curtis said:

Hello,

I have a very old Logos Bible Software on my computer. 

I am very satisfied with my current Bible resources in my Logos Digital Library for now. 

I have a choice:

A) Upgrade to Logos 9 and buy the updated Software package with the full features which means I need to purchase the Silver or Gold package per Logos Sales Representative so it will fully integrate with all the digital resources:

https://www.logos.com/9

Or

Go with a monthly/annual subscription plan using the Faithlife Connect.

 https://www.logos.com/connect/compare-subscriptions

Just curious about what others in this forum prefers to use and the reason why or why not for each option.

Thanks!

Blessings,

Curtis

I would think you could get a full feature upgrade without having to get Logos 9 silver or gold. [View:https://www.logos.com/product/195570/logos-9-full-feature-upgrade:550:0]. I could be wrong. There are some datasets that need certain resources so I am probably not the expert.  

The cost is considerable up front if you buy, not huge, huge, but for me it would be $363. If you do not have that kind of money, then a subscription option of $99 a year would give you the same thing.

The other advantage the subscription has over the full feature set is that there are some features that are only available through the subscription and you would not have access to those if you purchased. One is the Lemma In Passages Guide section.

The biggest advantage I find to the subscription is that sometimes we get newer features sooner. So if a new feature is ready to go but will not come out to everyone until a new release, you might get it sooner under the subscription plan.

I do the subscription plan for the last 2 reasons, but it is totally each individual's preference. Once you buy, you have permanent access even if your circumstances change. The subscription is lower up front cost, and some additional features and improved timing.

Carla

DAL said:

Both for me since my FL Connect No Library is something I got grandfathered in when Logos Now ceased to exist.  If I cancel, I might not be able to get a deal like this one where I get FL TV, 3 free ebooks per month and a 25% Lexham Press coupon. It all depends on your needs and personal preference.

I forgot about all that. In addition, you get a mobile ed course for free that is yours for 6 months. At least 1 on the essentials package and more at higher level packages.

cshover8669 said:

DAL said:

Both for me since my FL Connect No Library is something I got grandfathered in when Logos Now ceased to exist.  If I cancel, I might not be able to get a deal like this one where I get FL TV, 3 free ebooks per month and a 25% Lexham Press coupon. It all depends on your needs and personal preference.

I forgot about all that. In addition, you get a mobile ed course for free that is yours for 6 months. At least 1 on the essentials package and more at higher level packages.

Yes, Carla, I forgot about one course to preview in full every 6 months.  Not a bad deal and without a library so no worries about paying twice to access stuff I already own 👍😁👌