SaaS Pricing Calculator

Calculate optimal SaaS subscription tier pricing based on unit COGS (hosting, AI tokens, support), target gross margin percentages, and annual discount incentives.

Value Metric & Margin Economics

Cost-Floor Monthly Price$40.00 / mo$384.00 / yr with 20% discount
Value-Based Recommended Tier$40.00 - $80.0010% - 20% ROI value-capture benchmark
Gross Margin Dollars$32.00 / subAvailable for R&D, sales and profits

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        Assumptions & Limitations

        • COGS includes hosting, third-party API token pass-through, and customer success support.
        • High-performing SaaS companies target 75% to 85%+ gross profit margins.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        Why is gross margin so critical in SaaS pricing?

        High gross margins (80%+) provide the gross profit required to fund customer acquisition (CAC), product R&D, and engineering operations without diluting runway.

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