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One-Person SaaS Valuation
Estimate what your solo SaaS is worth using indie/micro-SaaS multiples. Revenue, SDE, and profit methods with key valuation factors anchored to Acquire.com and MicroAcquire ranges.
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Valuation methods
- Revenue Multiple$60,000.00 ARR3x$180,000.00
- SDE Multiple$87,000.00 SDE2.5x$217,500.00
- Profit Multiple$48,000.00 Annual Profit3.5x$168,000.00
Valuation factors
- Growth rateNeutral
5% monthly growth is modest. Higher growth commands premium multiples.
- Churn rateNeutral
3% monthly churn is typical. Reducing it would directly increase valuation.
- Owner dependencyNeutral
15h/week is moderate. Automating or documenting processes would improve valuation.
- Track recordNeutral
2 years is early. More history increases buyer confidence.
Key insight
A $5000 MRR SaaS with 3% churn and 5% monthly growth is worth approximately $168,000 to $217,500, using indie/micro-SaaS multiples from platforms like Acquire.com and MicroAcquire.
How to use it
- Enter your ARR and annual profit. For solo SaaS, the difference between revenue and profit matters because buyers assess both top-line and bottom-line multiples.
- Set your monthly growth rate and monthly churn rate. These are the two strongest drivers of valuation multiples in indie/micro-SaaS transactions.
- Enter years in operation and owner hours per week. Longer track records and lower owner dependency both increase multiples because they reduce buyer risk.
- Read the three valuation methods — Revenue Multiple, SDE Multiple, and Profit Multiple — along with the blended estimate and range.
- Review the valuation factors (positive, negative, neutral) to understand what drives your multiple up or down. Reducing churn and owner dependency are typically the highest-impact improvements.
Questions people usually ask
What multiples does this use?
Indie/micro-SaaS multiples, not VC multiples. Revenue: 2-5x ARR, SDE: 2-4x, Profit: 3-6x. These reflect actual transaction data from platforms like Acquire.com and MicroAcquire, not venture-backed startup valuations.
What is SDE?
Seller's Discretionary Earnings = annual profit + owner salary equivalent. For a solo SaaS, SDE includes the profit plus the imputed value of the owner's time (calculated at $50/hour x weekly hours x 52 weeks).
What drives the multiple up or down?
Higher multiples come from: high monthly growth (>5%), low churn (<3%), low owner dependency (<10h/week), and 3+ years of operation. Lower multiples come from: flat/declining growth, high churn (>5%), high owner dependency (>30h/week), and <1 year track record.
How is the blended estimate calculated?
The blended estimate weights Revenue Multiple at 30%, SDE Multiple at 40%, and Profit Multiple at 30%. This balances top-line potential, owner-adjusted earnings, and bottom-line profitability.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes. All calculations run in your browser. No data is sent anywhere. No signup required.
Is this a professional valuation?
No. This is a planning estimate using typical indie/micro-SaaS multiples. For a formal valuation tied to a sale or investment, engage a business broker or M&A advisor.
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