Understanding monthly cost calculations

Why Monthly Costs Look Different

You might notice that Vexly's "monthly cost" doesn't always match your subscription's actual price. This is intentional and mathematically correct.

The Problem with Direct Comparison

Subscriptions bill on different cycles:

• Some charge weekly
• Others charge every 2 weeks
• Many use monthly billing
• Some bill annually

To fairly compare these subscriptions, Vexly converts everything to a monthly equivalent.

How the Calculation Works

Vexly uses this formula:

Monthly Cost = (Price x Payments Per Year) / 12

Real Example

Let's say you have a subscription that costs $33.90 every 2 weeks:

1. Calculate payments per year: 52 weeks / 2 = 26 payments per year
2. Calculate annual cost: $33.90 x 26 = $881.40 per year
3. Convert to monthly: $881.40 / 12 = $73.45 per month

This is why a $33.90 biweekly subscription shows as $73.45/month in Vexly.

Why This Matters

This accurate conversion helps you:

• Compare subscriptions fairly across different billing cycles
• Understand true monthly impact on your budget
• Make informed decisions about which subscriptions to keep or cancel
• Avoid underestimating the cost of weekly or biweekly subscriptions

Common Conversions

• Weekly: Price x 52 / 12
• Every 2 weeks: Price x 26 / 12
• Quarterly: Price x 4 / 12
• Yearly: Price / 12

The math is correct, even if the number looks different from your bill!