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Decision-first cost modeling

12-Month Software Cost Planner

Model real cash outlays, commitment terms and documented plan limits across the public email catalogue.

Public Rate VerificationPrices checked Oct 6, 2026 • USD

Demand Assumptions

subscribers
Presets:
~4.0 sends per contact/mo
emails
Users logging into dashboard
Commitment Structure
Contract Add-Ons

Cost Modeler Principle

Email marketing platforms charge on two separate variables: unique audience size and transmission volume. Compare both with each plan’s documented limits.

Audience sizeSending volume
Contact tiers price stored subscribersSend allowances cap monthly volume

Selected Scenario Summary

Cash-Flow Commitment Horizon

Selected Benchmark:AWeber
A: Initial Upfront
$60.00

Due at signing, per documented terms

B: Recurring Outlay
$60.00

Per month

C: 12-Mo Total
$720.00

Constant demand over 12 months

D: Monthly Equiv
$60.00

Analytical, not a monthly debit

Unknown fees are not assumed zero. Source check overdue · Tax unconfirmed.

Verified Software Ledger (6 Vendors)

Calculated for 5,000 contacts & 20,000 sends/month

Public evidence

Step-Function Threshold Warnings

Documented contact limits for your scenario. No forced upgrade or price jump is inferred from upper limits alone.

Nearest tier boundary: 5,001 contacts

AWeber 5,000 → 5,001Not established

Threshold not established from current data. A complete financial basis is unavailable.
5,000
$60/mo
5,001
Not documented

BrevoNot established

Threshold not established from current data. A complete financial basis is unavailable.
Current plan
$499/mo
Next tier
Not documented

Mailchimp 5,000 → 5,001Not established

Threshold not established from current data. A complete financial basis is unavailable.
5,000
$75/mo
5,001
Not documented
Procurement Recommendation

Confirm price scope, payment timing and any missing terms with the vendor before choosing.

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