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Subscription Cost Calculator

Add up your subscriptions and see what they cost over years, and what they could be worth invested.

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The quiet monthly drain

Streaming, apps, memberships and software add up. Because they renew automatically, many go unnoticed. Listing all of them in one place usually reveals a few that you no longer use.

A quick audit

Check your bank and card statements for the last three months. Cancel what you have not used in 30 days, and set calendar reminders for free-trial endings.

Worked example

With the starting values (Total subscriptions per month: 85, Years: 10, Return if invested (%): 6), the calculator shows Costs per year: $1,020. Also: Over 10 years: $10,200; If invested instead, worth: $13,929.74; Cut by half, you save per year: $510. Change the inputs above to see your own result.

Last reviewed November 2026. Formulas are standard and shown in the sections above; results are estimates.

Tips and common mistakes

Frequently asked questions

How do I find all subscriptions?

Review three months of card and bank statements.

Is it worth switching to annual plans?

Only if you will use the service for the full year.

What return should I use?

A cautious long-term estimate such as 5-7%.

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Results are estimates and not financial advice.