Subscription Break-Even Calculator
Calculate how many subscribers you need to break even, your CAC payback period, and LTV:CAC ratio. Free subscription business break-even calculator.
Results
✅ LTV:CAC ≥ 3 — healthy unit economics
⚠️ This is an estimate using simplified assumptions. Actual break-even depends on payment timing, annual prepay discounts, expansion revenue, and operational costs not modelled here.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate break-even for a subscription business?
Break-even subscribers = Fixed monthly costs ÷ (Price per subscriber − Variable cost per subscriber). For example: €2,000 fixed costs ÷ €40 margin per subscriber = 50 subscribers to break even.
What is a healthy LTV:CAC ratio for subscriptions?
3:1 or higher is considered healthy — the customer generates 3× the cost to acquire them. Below 1:1 means you're losing money on every new subscriber.
How do I reduce my CAC payback period?
Lower acquisition costs (organic SEO, referrals), increase conversion rates, or raise your price. Tregovia's referrals module can significantly reduce CAC through word-of-mouth.
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