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Software Break-Even Calculator
Enter your current monthly cost, a proposed one-time price, and your expected time horizon. We’ll estimate break-even timing; use the result alongside setup effort, limits, migration cost, and vendor risk.
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Subscription Cost
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How to use this calculator
- 1Enter your current monthly SaaS subscription cost for the tool you're evaluating (e.g., Notion Pro at $16/month).
- 2Enter the one-time lifetime deal price for the alternative (e.g., $79 on AppSumo).
- 3Set your time horizon — how long you expect to use the tool. Most founders think in 3–5 year windows.
- 4Click Calculate. A short break-even period does not guarantee a good purchase; confirm product fit, limits, support, and exit options first.
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