# Subscription price increase calculator

Got a price increase email? Enter the old and new price to see what it really costs you this year, and over the next few years if increases continue at the same pace.

Interactive calculator (runs in the browser): https://www.trackmysubscriptions.com/tools/subscription-price-increase-calculator

## How it works

- **Percentage**: new price / old price − 1.
- **Extra per year**: the difference times twelve for monthly plans.
- **If rises repeat**: assumes the same percentage increase happens every year and adds up what you would pay over the period, against the old price held flat.

## Worked example

A plan going from $17.99 to $19.99 is an 11.1% rise and costs $24.00 more a year. If it rose 11.1% every year for five years, you would pay $418.01 more than at the old price.

## What to do about a price increase

- Check whether a cheaper tier now does what you need. The ad tier or a smaller plan often costs less than the old price did.
- Lock in with a yearly plan if you'll keep it, since increases usually apply at renewal.
- Run the [cost per use](https://www.trackmysubscriptions.com/tools/cost-per-use-calculator) test at the new price.
- If it fails, [cancel it](https://www.trackmysubscriptions.com/cancel). You can usually come back later.

## FAQ

### How do I calculate a price increase percentage?

Divide the new price by the old price, subtract 1 and multiply by 100.

### Do price increases apply straight away?

Usually from your next billing date after the notice. The service's email says when.

### Can I keep the old price?

Rarely, but switching to a yearly plan before the increase takes effect can delay it until renewal.