How to use this calculator
If variable cost is $7 and target gross margin is 80%, the plan needs a price floor above the raw cost.
SaaS
SaaS Pricing Break-even Calculator
Use variable cost and target gross margin to estimate a minimum price floor for a SaaS plan.
Formula
Price floor = variable cost / (1 - target margin - payment fee rate).
What the result means
This page explains the arithmetic behind the estimate so you can adjust assumptions before using the number in planning.
Read the guide
Learn how variable cost, payment fees, and target gross margin can define a SaaS pricing floor.
SaaS Pricing Break-even: How to Set a Price Floor for a ProductCommon questions
Is this a pricing recommendation?
No. It is a cost-based floor, not a market price.
Does it include fixed costs?
No. Include fixed costs separately when planning full company break-even.
Why include payment fees?
Payment fees reduce gross margin and should be part of the price floor.