Subscription Audit Calculator
Total up all your recurring subscriptions to see the true annual cost and how many work hours they consume each month.
Financial Disclaimer
This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Results are estimates based on the inputs provided. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment or financial planning decisions.
Inputs
Results
Monthly Total
$156.00
≈ 10 movie tickets
Annual Total
$1,872.00
≈ 14 pairs of sneakers
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter monthly costs for streaming, music, news, cloud storage, gym, software, and gaming subscriptions.
- Add meal kit, and any other recurring subscription amounts in the remaining fields.
- Review Monthly Total and Annual Total to see your full subscription spend at a glance.
- Check Daily Cost and Work Hours Per Month to understand how long you work just to pay for subscriptions.
- Identify Top Expense Category — target canceling or downgrading that service first.
How the result changes with Streaming Services
| Streaming Services | Monthly Total | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| $175.00 | $286.00 | $3,432.00 |
| $325.00 | $436.00 | $5,232.00 |
| $450.00 | $561.00 | $6,732.00 |
What each input means
- Streaming Services
- Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, etc.
- Music Services
- Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.
- News & Media
- NYT, WSJ, Substack newsletters, etc.
- Cloud Storage
- iCloud, Google One, Dropbox, etc.
- Gym / Fitness
- Gym membership, Peloton, fitness apps.
- Software / Apps
- Adobe, Microsoft 365, VPN, password manager.
- Gaming
- Xbox Game Pass, PS Plus, etc.
- Meal Kits
- HelloFresh, Blue Apron, etc.
- Other Subscription 1
- Any additional recurring charge.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersStreaming Services = 45, Music Services = 11, News & Media = 15, Cloud Storage = 10 = 10 input(s) provided
- Calculate Monthly TotalMonthly Total156 = $156
- Calculate Annual TotalAnnual Total1872 = $1,872
- Calculate Daily CostDaily Cost5.2 = $5.2
- Calculate Work Hours / MonthWork Hours / Month6.2 = 6.2
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