SaaS Pricing Index 2026
548 pricing plans analyzed across 135 tools and 24 categories
$179Avg. Monthly Cost
70Free Plans Available
135Tools Tracked
343Comparisons
Average Monthly Cost by Category
Prices reflect published monthly rates (billed monthly) across all tiers — from free to enterprise. Data sourced directly from vendor pricing pages in April 2026.
| Category | Tools | Avg/mo | Range | Free Tiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Email Marketing | 9 | $59 | $0–$499 | 6 free |
| CRM | 8 | $123 | $0–$550 | 3 free |
| Project Management | 8 | $24 | $0–$299 | 8 free |
| Website Builder | 8 | $43 | $0–$212 | 2 free |
| VPN | 6 | $7 | $0–$17 | 1 free |
| AI Video | 6 | $86 | $0–$900 | 5 free |
| AI Writing | 6 | $396 | $0–$3000 | 3 free |
| Forms & Surveys | 6 | $59 | $0–$379 | 5 free |
| Web Hosting | 6 | $57 | $3–$500 | — |
| AI Image Generation | 6 | $84 | $0–$999 | 4 free |
| Video Communication | 6 | $14 | $0–$69 | 7 free |
| Automation | 6 | $1814 | $0–$25000 | 4 free |
| SEO | 6 | $255 | $0–$1499 | 2 free |
| HR & Payroll | 5 | $82 | $0–$599 | 1 free |
| Accounting | 5 | $72 | $0–$275 | 2 free |
| Customer Support | 5 | $103 | $0–$749 | 2 free |
| E-commerce | 5 | $230 | $5–$2300 | — |
| AI Audio | 5 | $83 | $0–$990 | 8 free |
| Online Courses | 5 | $160 | $24–$499 | — |
| Social Media Management | 5 | $121 | $0–$399 | 2 free |
| Scheduling | 4 | $17 | $0–$49 | 2 free |
| Landing Pages | 4 | $169 | $29–$499 | — |
| Design | 4 | $15 | $0–$55 | 3 free |
| HR & Payroll | 1 | $112 | $79–$150 | — |
Key Takeaways
Cheapest categories
Scheduling ($11/mo avg) and Project Management ($13/mo avg) remain the most accessible categories — both have free tiers across most tools.
Most expensive
AI Writing ($585/mo avg) and SEO ($297/mo avg) command premium pricing, reflecting the high value of content and search traffic.
Free tier prevalence
70 of 548 plans (13%) are free — nearly every category offers at least one no-cost option.
CRM pricing spread
CRM has the widest range: $0 to $550/mo. Free CRMs like HubSpot compete directly with enterprise Salesforce plans.
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