CompactSaaS Pricing Guide
Last updated: 2026-06-21
Pricing Model
CompactSaaS uses pure usage-based pricing. No tiers, no minimums, no per-seat fees. You pay only for what you use.
Billing cycle: Usage is invoiced monthly at the end of each billing period — you pay for exactly what you used that period, with no minimum-balance threshold.
Card required at signup. No free tier — every event is billable from the first one.
Per-Unit Prices
| Service | Meter | Unit Price | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Analytics | Pageviews | $0.00005 / pageview | 100K pageviews = $5.00 |
| Web Analytics | Custom Events | $0.00005 / event | 50K events = $2.50 |
| Link Management | Edge Redirects (clicks) | $0.000005 / click | 1M clicks = $5.00 |
| Link Management | Stored Links | $0.0005 / link / month | 1,000 links = $0.50 |
| Link Management | Custom Domains | $0.33 / domain / day | 1 domain ≈ $10/month |
| QR Codes | Included | $0 | Included with link creation |
| Apple Wallet | Wallet Passes | $0.03 / pass | 1,000 passes = $30.00 |
| Platform | Users | $1.00 / user / month | 3 users = $3.00 |
Example Monthly Costs
| Customer Profile | Usage | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personal blog | 10K pageviews | $0.50 / month |
| Startup | 100K pageviews + 200 links | $5.10 |
| Small business | 500K pageviews + 2 custom domains | ~$45 |
| Growing business | 1M pageviews + 5K links + 1 domain | ~$62.50 |
| Agency | 2M pageviews + 10K links + 3 domains | ~$135 |
Billing Cycle
Usage is invoiced monthly: at the end of each billing period, Stripe generates an invoice for that period's accumulated usage and charges your card on file. There is no minimum-balance threshold — you pay for exactly what you used, even if it's only a few cents.
| When | What Happens |
|---|---|
| During the month | Usage accumulates; view it in real-time on the billing dashboard |
| End of billing period | Invoice generated for the period's usage and card charged |
| Zero usage in a period | No invoice generated |
Spending Alerts
Set a spending alert in your billing dashboard to get an email when your accumulated charges reach a threshold you choose. Preset options: $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 — or set a custom amount.
Competitor Comparison
| Competitor | Model | Starting Price | CompactSaaS Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plausible | Flat tiers | $9/mo (10K pageviews) | $0.50 for 10K pageviews |
| Fathom | Flat tiers | $15/mo (100K pageviews) | $5.00 for 100K pageviews |
| Simple Analytics | Flat tiers | $15/mo (20K pageviews) | $1.00 for 20K pageviews |
| Dub.co | Flat tiers | $25/mo (50K events, links only) | $0.25 for 50K clicks |
| Bitly | Flat tiers | $10/mo (100 links/mo) | $0.05 for 100 links |
Payment Methods
We accept all major credit and debit cards via Stripe. Invoices are charged automatically to your card on file.
Currency
All prices are in USD. Invoices are generated in USD regardless of your location.
Questions
- What if I have zero usage? You won't be charged. Your card is on file but no invoice is generated.
- Can I set a spending cap? Spending alerts are available now. Hard spending caps are on the roadmap.
- What happens if my card fails? Stripe retries automatically. Your account stays active during the retry period.
- Can I see my usage in real-time? Yes — the billing dashboard shows accumulated charges and per-meter breakdown updated hourly.