How to Save 40-60% on SaaS Tools: The Annual Billing Hack
Most SaaS companies charge 20-50% more for monthly billing compared to annual plans. If you’re paying monthly for multiple tools, you could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table every year. Here’s how to audit your subscriptions and switch to annual billing strategically.
The Math Behind Annual Billing
Let’s say you use 5 SaaS tools at an average of $50/month each. That’s $3,000/year. Most of these tools offer 20-40% discounts for annual billing. At a 30% average discount, you’d pay $2,100/year instead — saving $900.
Step 1: Audit Your Current Stack
List every SaaS tool you’re paying for monthly. Check each one’s annual pricing page. Calculate the savings for each tool individually.
Step 2: Commit to Your “Keep” Tools
Only switch to annual billing on tools you’ve used for at least 3 months and are confident you’ll keep. A 30% annual discount is worthless if you cancel after 2 months.
Step 3: Stack Discounts
Many tools offer additional discounts on top of annual billing. Coupon codes, partner links, and startup programs can stack to bring your effective discount to 40-60%. Check BDealz for the latest codes before switching.
Tools with the Best Annual Discounts Right Now
- Notion: 47% off Business plan when billed annually
- Leadpages: 39% off all plans with annual billing
- Monday.com: 18% off plus extended trial through partner links
- Apollo.io: 20% off any plan with annual commitment