Proof of Work · Pricing Engines
Perpetual-to-SaaS Conversion Calculator.
When a customer is deciding whether to stay on a perpetual license or move to subscription pricing, this calculator compares staying put with three SaaS options, year by year. It shows both the cumulative break-even and the year when the annual run-rate crosses over, with a chart so the shape of the decision is visible.
Below is the actual workbook — its one sheet, with its chart. The names and data are samples where they need to be, but the mechanics are real: change an input, and the tool answers. The formulas stay under the hood.