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How to Cut Software Costs

What to cut, what to renegotiate and what to keep, from what buyers report.

The Short Answer · Updated November 4, 2026

Cut software costs in three steps: list every tool and what you pay, cut tools that do the same job, then renegotiate renewals using price increases on record. Compare each bill with what similar teams report before you sign again. The free Spend Audit does this in a few minutes.

What to Do Next

Step 1

Run a Spend Audit

Add your tools and bills. See what to cut.

Step 2

Check the Price Radar

See which vendors raised prices.

Step 3

See the Hate Index

Tools buyers are most ready to leave.

Common Questions

How do I reduce SaaS spend at my company?

List every tool and what you pay, compare each bill with what similar teams report, cut tools that do the same job, and push back on renewals with a price increase on record. The free Spend Audit does the first three in a few minutes.

What should we cut first?

Start with tools you pay for twice, then tools buyers rate lowest, then the biggest bills up for renewal in the next 90 days.

How do I know if we're overpaying?

Compare your bill with what teams of your size report paying for the same tool. HissingKitty shows those numbers with their sample size on each company page.

Which vendors raised prices recently?

The Price Radar lists every logged increase with the old price, new price and source. The latest ones are on this page.

Is the Spend Audit free?

Yes. It asks for a work email to show the full results. We never sell or share it.

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