Most finance leaders assume their software budget is under control—until the numbers say otherwise. Sarah, a senior controller at a 300-employee design firm, ran her routine card reconciliation on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. She expected the usual handful of SaaS invoices and an odd coffee subscription. Instead, she uncovered
Most companies treat individual SaaS charges like pocket change—easy to swipe, easy to forget. Yet unused subscriptions now cost firms an average of eighteen million dollars a year (Zylo, 2024). That capital could bankroll a major product pivot, fund twenty senior hires, or extend a startup’s runway by
More than half of all SaaS licences—53 %—now sit idle, draining an average of $21 million from the typical organisation every year (Zylo, 2025). When those silent costs hit the card statement, the damage is already done. This playbook shows how proactive visibility, a clear renewal runway, and one
Most founders think cost control slows growth. It doesn’t – ignorance does. The friction to start using a digital tool has collapsed to a single click. Swiping the corporate card feels frictionless, experimentation-friendly, and perfectly aligned with the “move fast” mantra. But every new trial, seat upgrade, or “temporary” license
Explore the critical differences between automated SaaS cost management tools and manual tracking, highlighting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Effectively manage your SaaS subscriptions to reduce costs, optimize usage, and enhance security with practical tracking strategies.
Explore effective strategies to reduce rising SaaS costs, including subscription audits, contract negotiations, and optimizing software usage.