CAC Payback Period Calculator
Customer Acquisition Efficiency

CAC Payback Period Calculator

Calculate how long it takes to recover your customer acquisition costs and optimize your unit economics

Calculate Your Payback Period
13.3
Months to Payback
Industry Benchmark
You: 13.3 mo
Excellent <6 mo
Good 6-12 mo
Fair 12-18 mo
Poor 18+ mo
Visual Payback Timeline

See exactly when you break even on each customer acquisition

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Multi-Segment Comparison

Compare payback periods across different customer segments to identify your most efficient channels

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SMB
8.0
Months to Payback
CAC $3,000
MRR $500
Gross Margin 75%
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Mid-Market
13.3
Months to Payback
CAC $10,000
MRR $1,000
Gross Margin 75%
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Enterprise
16.0
Months to Payback
CAC $40,000
MRR $3,333
Gross Margin 75%

Insight: SMB customers have the fastest payback at 8.0 months, making them the most efficient segment for cash flow.

Cash Flow Impact Calculator

Calculate how much runway you need to support your growth plan

$100,000
Total Cash Needed Before Breakeven
$8,333
Monthly Cash Burn
24
Max Customers You Can Afford

Runway Warning

To acquire 20 customers, you'll need $100,000 in cash before breaking even. Make sure you have sufficient runway or consider focusing on faster-payback segments.