Transparent by design · model 2026.08

Our methodology.

The calculator produces a planning estimate, not a promise. Every recommendation should be checked against current vendor terms and the needs of your team.

Manual estimate

Team size, tool count, and monthly spend produce a bounded optimization rate. The model increases the opportunity when stacks have more tools and seats, while limiting the result to a conservative planning range.

CSV estimate

Files are parsed locally in the browser. Recognized aliases map rows to known vendors. Signed credits and refunds reduce spend. A complete Billing Period column annualizes inventory rows; otherwise the result is explicitly labeled as imported-period spend.

How savings are calculated

For each vendor, the estimate uses the greater of its category planning rate or the inactive-seat share when paid and active seat counts are supplied. The total is the sum of those same visible vendor rows. These rates are assumptions, not sourced vendor prices.

Limitations

Pricing and product capabilities change.
Billing Period annualization expects one inventory row per charge or subscription.
Security, compliance, migration, and training costs are not inferred.
Unknown merchants are ignored rather than guessed.
No result is financial, tax, or procurement advice.

Last reviewed: August 2026. Questions or corrections: hello@saascostcheck.com.