Subscription Pause Savings Calculator
See how much you keep by pausing or cancelling subscriptions for a few months — total saved and the yearly run-rate.
How it works
Monthly saving = cost × subscriptions · Total = monthly saving × months paused · Annual = monthly saving × 12
Pausing is the low-regret version of cancelling: you stop paying immediately but keep the option to return, and the saving is simply the monthly cost multiplied by how long the pause lasts. The annual run-rate reframes each subscription as what it truly is — a recurring yearly commitment — which is usually the number that prompts a permanent cancellation. Because subscriptions renew silently, the biggest saving often comes from the ones you'd forgotten you were paying for.
Worked example
Two subscriptions at $12 each save $24 a month. Pausing both for 3 months keeps $72, and cancelling them for a full year would keep $288.
Frequently asked questions
Is pausing better than cancelling?
Pausing keeps your settings, watchlists or history while stopping the charges, and it is easy to resume. Cancel outright when you're confident you won't return — the yearly figure here shows what that's worth.
How do I find subscriptions to pause?
Scan a bank or card statement for recurring charges, or check the subscriptions list in your app-store and browser accounts. The forgotten ones are where the easy savings hide.
What about annual subscriptions?
Divide the yearly price by 12 to get a monthly figure and enter that. Just note some annual plans don't refund a mid-term pause, so time the decision near renewal.
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