Ableton Live 12 Suite bleeding wallets slower with rent-to-own scheme

Ableton has introduced a rent-to-own payment plan for Live 12 Suite that allows customers to spread costs across 24 months rather than paying the full price upfront. The education version requires 12 monthly installments for students and teachers at accredited institutions. Users retain full access to the software after completing all payments, but the company allows them to pause the plan without penalties or settle the remaining balance early. The standard version costs 22.46 pounds or 24.96 euros per month, while the education edition requires monthly payments of 22.42 pounds or 24.92 euros.