Software Budget Calculator
Is your software spend reasonable? Enter your monthly revenue and software costs to see how your spend compares to what's typical for small service businesses.
Software Budget Calculator
Estimate whether your software spend is proportionate to your revenue.
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Approximate monthly revenue in USD
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All subscriptions combined
How many tools you currently pay for
Your results
of revenue on software
per team member/month
average per subscription
Context: what's typical?
- • Small service businesses typically spend 1–5% of revenue on software.
- • Agencies and tech-forward businesses may spend more as tools are core to delivery.
- • The right amount depends on whether each tool actively earns back its cost.
- • This calculator is informational only — not financial advice.
Important: This calculator is for general information only and does not constitute financial or business advice. Percentages shown are general observations — the right amount for your business depends on your specific situation.
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