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How to Model Freemium Subscription Revenue in Google Sheets (Free Template)

As a bootstrapped SaaS founder, you probably have a free tier. But do you know your freemium conversion rate? Your free user churn? Your projected MRR in 6 months?

Most founders guess. But you can model it in Google Sheets in under 30 minutes.

Here's a simple 3-tab model:

Tab 1: Inputs

  • Monthly free users, conversion rate, churn rates, average paid MRR

Tab 2: Forecast Dashboard

  • Month-by-month MRR projection with free user churn and upgrade funnel

Tab 3: Scenario Analysis

  • Best / Base / Worst case — see how changes affect your business

I built a detailed template for this exact purpose. You can grab it on Gumroad (search 'Freemium Subscription Revenue Model Google Sheets').

The key formulas:

  • Free users next month = Current free users + new signups - churn - conversions to paid
  • Paid customers next month = Current paid customers + conversions - churn
  • MRR = Paid customers * $29 (or your price)

Try it with your own numbers. You'll quickly see which levers matter most.

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