What annual plan price protects my AI margin?
For teams selling annual plans, the question "Set an annual plan price that protects AI margin?" decides whether the feature makes money. This calculator connects usage, cost and price so you can set a number that protects your unit economics.
Results update automatically as you type.
- AI cost / seat
- $0.2925
- Price / seat
- $30.00
- Margin / seat
- $29.71
- Total revenue
- $3,000.00
- Total AI cost
- $29.25
- Gross profit
- $2,970.75
Why this isn't trivial
The part people underestimate: annual plans lock in a price against a year of usage growth, so under-pricing compounds over twelve months. In practice the biggest savings come from pricing annually against projected end-of-year usage, not today's, so it is worth modelling before you commit.
How it's calculated
We estimate this by projecting a year of per-user AI cost and pricing the annual plan to hold your target margin. Every figure uses the current provider prices baked into the site (reviewed daily), and you can override any input to match your own assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Why price annual differently?+
Usage tends to grow during the year, so price against the higher expected usage.
Is an annual discount safe?+
If priced against projected usage with margin to spare, yes.
Are these prices up to date?+
Yes. The model prices behind this calculator are refreshed and reviewed daily, so your estimate reflects current provider rates rather than a stale snapshot.
Related
Estimates for planning. Pricing data last reviewed 28 July 2026.