How do you define the right pricing for your SaaS ?

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Pricing is a sensitive topic , how do you price your Product ?

Liam Oram · Accepted Answer

Value based pricing unless you have lots of competition, cost plus can then work for getting you started

Julia Zakharova · Answer

For DebugMail startup, we started with the cost of servers and other things to maintain the product) The cost of the plans are small (2 and 5$), I managed to take the product from 0 to self-sustainable in 1.5 years.

CY Zhou · Answer

To define the right pricing for your SaaS, start by understanding your target market's willingness to pay and benchmark against competitors. Regularly test and iterate your pricing strategy based on customer feedback and market trends.

Marie-Philippe Leblanc · Answer

Competitors! Or what the ICP is already paying for the solution

Amelia Rose Thornton · Answer

We base pricing on the value our product delivers. Calculate how much time/money you save customers, and price based on capturing a % of that. Also do competitive research to benchmark. Don't underprice - if you deliver solid value, charge accordingly. Test diff price points to see what maximizes revenue. And have tiers so you capture more of the market. It's part art, part science. Hope this helps!

Kostya Bolshukhin · Answer

— get market average based on competitors to start
— go to users with it and figure out right pricing based on feedback and traction

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

Defining the right pricing for my SaaS involves balancing value perception and market standards. I analyze competitor pricing, consider tiered options for different user segments, and regularly adjust based on user feedback and market trends to stay competitive and profitable.

Toni · Answer

@liam_oram Thanks, interesting. We are in a competitive market, but with a unique positioning that address a segment of people not served by the competition. 
Thanks for sharing

Jayesh Gohel · Answer

Hello Toni

Here is 7 Steps to  Defining Right Pricing for Your SaaS 
Know Your Value: Understand the problem you solve and the value you deliver to customers.

Target Market: Identify your ideal customer and their budget constraints.

Cost Analysis: Factor in development, maintenance, and customer support costs.

Competitor Landscape: Analyze competitor pricing and identify your differentiation.

Value-Based Pricing: Aim to price based on the perceived value your solution brings.

Pricing Model: Choose a model (flat rate, user-based, usage-based) that aligns with usage patterns.

Experiment & Analyze: Start with a pricing strategy, test variations, and adjust based on customer feedback and data.

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Start with a value-based pricing model. Focus on the value your product provides and segment your offerings based on features and benefits.

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A/B test different pricing options. This allows you to see how customers respond to different price points and identify the sweet spot that maximizes revenue and conversions.

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Don't just focus on the immediate sale; consider customer lifetime value CLTV.  Setting a price that encourages long-term customer retention is more sustainable in the long run.  Offering excellent customer support and ongoing value through updates and new features can incentivize users to stick with your SaaS and contribute to your overall revenue stream.

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I've seen successful SaaS companies offer flexible pricing models like freemium plans or pay-as-you-go options.  This allows you to attract a wider user base and potentially convert free users to paying customers later.  Experimenting with different pricing structures and tracking customer behavior can help you find the sweet spot that maximizes revenue and user acquisition.

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It's important to consider your competitors' pricing strategies, but don't just copy them!  Analyze what sets your SaaS apart and leverage those unique features to justify your pricing.  Offering a tiered pricing structure with different feature sets can cater to a wider range of customer needs and budgets.

Liam Oram · Answer

@toni_pm if you're addressing a separate issue you can definitely look into value pricing, but the value is only defined by what your customers are willing to pay

How do you define the right pricing for your SaaS ?

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