Overall, I think this is a good product and a good value, *but* after digging into it and trying to use it for my needs, I think my biggest complaint is that the description in AppSumo is missing crucial details and is somewhat misleading. I don't expect a lifetime product to include all the functionality of a subscription product, but I definitely think some things should be clearly stated in the product description.

Let's start with the pros:
• it was easy to get started and add course details and information
• their legacy course layout option looks really nice and professional once you figure out image placement, etc.
• customer response is really friendly, quick, and helpful
• if you have a few courses that you are planning on hosting and charging for through a website you create with Forento, I think this might work for you.
• good functionality for the value. If I launch a new membership or program with limited courses, I will use this since I have already purchased it.

The cons:

• Limited community functionality on plans listed on AppSumo - I host my membership site elsewhere (started it before learning about Forento), so I needed a course delivery method for tiered memberships without charging, and I wanted a community interaction capability. I purchased the Startup 1 plan specifically because it states "Create your own community and interact with your followers & students." It doesn't state that the community under this plan has limited functionality and that you can't create channels, which is key to most online communities. To do this, you'll need to upgrade to a higher plan.

•Zapier integration
On the AppSumo description, Zapier is listed as an integration, which, to me suggests you'll be able to do this with the plans featured on AppSumo, but you can't, and that's not stated anywhere until you purchase and try to integrate and realize you have to upgrade plans. The upgrade is $29/month, not extravagant, but if you purchase a lifetime deal thinking what you need is in the lifetime deal, it's disappointing to learn it is not.

•Limited course layout options. Again, this isn't insurmountable, but you only realize the limitations after you start digging in.

I feel a clearer listing description here on AppSumo and more answers in the Forento Help Center (I had to go back and forth emailing questions when if I'd been able to find detailed answers in my Help Center search, I would have saved both me and Forento some time) would go a long way in clearing up the above misunderstandings about the product.