Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set the right price?
Three approaches: cost-plus (cost + markup), competitor-based (match/beat market), value-based (capture % of customer value). Value-based is most profitable but hardest. Most SaaS companies underprice - willingness to pay is usually 30-100% above what you're charging.
Should I offer multiple pricing tiers?
Yes - 3 tiers (good/better/best) is standard. Different tiers serve different segments and increase ACV via upgrades. The middle tier should be your target - anchor with high tier, capture the majority in middle. Avoid more than 4 tiers (decision paralysis).
When should I raise prices?
Annual cadence at minimum. Specific triggers: new feature launches, value increases, market growth. Best practice: raise on new customers first (no churn risk), then on existing customers at renewal. 10-20% increases rarely hurt conversion or churn.
How do I get the elasticity coefficient for my product?
The most reliable way is an A/B price test: show different prices to similar segments and measure the difference in conversion or volume. You can also use historical data from periods where only the price changed. For a first approximation, look up elasticity studies for your product category.
What does an elasticity coefficient of -1.5 mean?
It means that for every 1% increase in price, demand falls by 1.5%. That is moderately elastic demand: customers are price-sensitive but do not abandon the product immediately.
Why can the profit-optimal price be higher than the revenue-maximizing price?
Because maximizing revenue ignores costs. Selling more units at a low price generates more revenue but also more variable costs. The profit-maximizing price balances margin per unit against total volume, which always lands at a higher price than the revenue optimum.
How reliable are the price-change projections the calculator shows?
They are estimates based on your elasticity coefficient under constant-elasticity demand. In practice elasticity varies with the price level, competitors react, and there are perception effects. Use the plus or minus 10% projections as a starting point near today's price, not a final decision or a forecast for large price jumps.
Does this calculator work for subscription pricing?
Yes, with caveats. In subscription businesses the relevant elasticity is the cancellation rate in response to a price change, not just initial demand. Make sure your elasticity coefficient reflects retention behavior, not only initial conversion.
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