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Subscription cost-per-use calculator

See the annual cost of a monthly subscription and what each actual use costs at your current habit.

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How to use this tool

Enter the monthly subscription price and the number of times you use it in a typical month. Cost per use = monthly price ÷ uses; annual cost = monthly price × 12. You can enter a pay-as-you-go price to find the minimum monthly uses that make the subscription no more expensive. The comparison assumes equal service quality and no extra fees. A $24 plan used three times costs $8 per use. Unlimited access has value only you can judge; this tool compares the arithmetic.

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