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Data-driven analysis of SaaS costs, custom software ROI, and strategies for taking back ownership of your tools.
Industry Insights7 min read
The SaaS Tax: Why Your Software Costs Rose 5x Faster Than Inflation
SaaS pricing inflated at 5x the rate of G7 consumer inflation in 2025. Here's the data behind the price surge — and what smart companies are doing about it.
Mar 1, 2026
Read SaaS Alternatives6 min read
35% of Teams Already Replaced SaaS — Here's What They Built Instead
Retool's 2026 survey of 817 builders reveals which SaaS categories are being replaced first, what tools teams are building, and why the trend is accelerating.
Feb 20, 2026
Read Cost Savings5 min read
The $915,000 Problem: How Mid-Size Companies Waste Nearly a Million on Unused Software
Organizations with 100–500 employees waste an average of $915,000 per year on unused SaaS licenses. Here's where that money goes and how to get it back.
Feb 10, 2026
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