How to spot SaaS renewal risk before it hits the budget
Jan 2026 · 6 min read
SaaS (Software as a Service) renewal risk is often hidden in usage drift and tier misalignment. Look for tools with falling active usage and rising seat counts.
Auto-renewals are a common leakage point. Track renewal dates and cancellation windows for your top ten vendors by spend.
Compare license counts to active users. The gap is often the fastest path to savings and recovery.
Checklist
- Top SaaS vendors by spend with renewal dates
- Active user counts vs licensed seats
- Billing tiers and contract commitments
- List of auto-renewal clauses and notice windows