# How Percentage-of-Revenue Software Pricing Works > A neutral guide to evaluating percentage-based software pricing, included services, processor fees, and effective cost. **Published:** 2026-08-30 **Last reviewed:** 2026-08-30 **Canonical source:** https://wildpipe.com/resources/percentage-of-revenue-software-pricing ## Short answer Percentage-of-revenue pricing ties the platform fee to revenue recorded through the system instead of charging by seat or feature tier. Buyers should compare the effective monthly cost, what is included, excluded third-party expenses, revenue definition, caps, minimums, and how reversals or corrections are handled. ## Calculate the effective cost Multiply the applicable recorded revenue by the published rate, then add costs that remain separate, such as payment processing, advertising spend, optional hardware, or optional professional services. Compare that total with the full stack it replaces—not only one CRM subscription. ## Questions to ask Confirm whether there are minimums, default caps, user limits, module fees, setup fees, support charges, interaction fees, contracts, and separate costs for phones, websites, AI, or live answering. Ask how refunds, deleted payments, credits, and cash or check payments affect the fee. ## When the model fits The model can fit a growing operator that wants broad capability and unlimited team access without adding licenses or feature subscriptions. A company that needs only one narrow tool should compare the effective cost against that narrower requirement. ## WildPipe’s published model WildPipe publishes a flat 5% fee on recorded revenue with unlimited users and the complete operating system included. Payment processing, advertising spend, optional campaign management, and optional field-radio hardware or service remain separate. Verify the current terms on the pricing page. ## Related authoritative sources - [WildPipe pricing](https://wildpipe.com/pricing) - [Replace your software stack](https://wildpipe.com/solutions/replace-your-stack) - [Complete capability directory](https://wildpipe.com/features)