How it works
Monthly = monthly price × Σ(1 − churn)^m, for m from 0 to 11. Annual = annual price. Both subtract the entered fee.
Revenue and pricing
Annual vs monthly subscription calculator
Compare expected revenue from one monthly subscriber with one upfront annual sale over the first 12 months, including churn and commission.
- Monthly: expected 12-month revenue
- $390.69
- Annual: upfront payout
- $408.00
- Annual − monthly difference
- $17.31
- Discount versus 12 monthly payments
- 20%
Assumes one cohort with a guaranteed first charge. Does not estimate annual renewal, refunds, failed payments, or time value of money.
Worked example
With no churn or commission, a 50/month plan produces 600 over 12 months; an annual plan of 480 offers a 20% discount.
Assumptions and limits
Assumes one cohort with a guaranteed first charge. Does not estimate annual renewal, refunds, failed payments, or time value of money.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the annual vs monthly subscription calculator?
Compare expected revenue from one monthly subscriber with one upfront annual sale over the first 12 months, including churn and commission.
Does an annual discount always increase revenue?
No. Compare the discount with expected churn, then validate actual conversion for both plans.
Do I need an account and are my inputs uploaded?
No account is required. Calculations run in your browser. Entered numbers and text are not included in tool analytics events; only the tool ID, language, and action are recorded.
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