Cost Per Active User Calculator

Find a tool's true cost per active seat and idle waste.

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CurrencyAnnual contract cost ($)Seats licensedActive seats (last 30 days)

True cost per active user reveals whether you are paying for shelfware. Below ~60% utilisation, negotiate a true-down at renewal.

$1,171

Cost per ACTIVE user / yr

$800

Cost per licensed seat

68%

Utilisation

Idle seats

$15,200

Annual waste

Review at renewal

Verdict

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Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.

Wondering if a tool is worth its price? Divide the bill by people who actually use it, not seats you bought, and the true cost per active user — plus the waste on idle seats — becomes obvious.

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About Cost Per Active User Calculator

Your software cost per licensed seat hides the truth — what matters is the cost per active user. This tool reveals how much you really pay for the people who actually use a tool, plus the annual waste on idle seats.

How to use Cost Per Active User Calculator

1Enter the annual contract cost and seats licensed.
2Enter the number of active seats in the last 30 days.
3Read the cost per active user, utilisation and waste.

Why use Cost Per Active User Calculator?

✓Auditing whether a tool is worth its price.
✓Building a case to reduce seats at renewal.
✓Comparing real ROI across your SaaS stack.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good SaaS seat utilisation rate?+

Above roughly 85% is healthy. Between 60–85% is worth reviewing at renewal, and below 60% usually means you are over-licensed and should true down.

How do I calculate cost per active user?+

Divide the total annual contract cost by the number of active users (not licensed seats). The gap between cost-per-seat and cost-per-active-user is your shelfware waste.