How Much Have You Actually Paid?
Most people have no idea how much they have spent on a subscription over the years. You signed up at £5.99 a month, but the price has quietly crept up to £10.99 — and you have been paying for four years. That is not £287. It is closer to £400 when you account for every price rise along the way.
This calculator uses our historical pricing database to work out exactly how much you have paid a service since you joined. Select a service, enter when you subscribed, and see the real total — broken down by each pricing period so you can see every increase.
The results often surprise people. Knowing your true total spend is the first step to deciding whether a subscription is still worth keeping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the price history data come from?
We track publicly announced price changes for over 150 UK subscription services. Our database includes historical pricing going back to each service's UK launch, verified against official announcements, press coverage, and community reports.
Does the calculator account for price rises?
Yes. That is the main point of this tool. Rather than multiplying your current price by the number of months, it uses the actual price you would have paid at each point in time. Most people are surprised to discover they have paid significantly more than they expected because of incremental price increases over the years.
Can I export or share my results?
Yes. After calculating your total spend, you can copy a shareable summary to your clipboard using the copy button. This includes the service name, total spend, and a breakdown by pricing period.
Why is my total so much higher than I expected?
Most subscription services have raised prices multiple times since their UK launch. Netflix, for example, has increased its standard plan price by over 80% since 2012. These increases are small individually — a pound or two each time — but compound dramatically over years of continuous subscription.