m3ter Blog

Delve into insights from pricing experts on pricing strategies, transformations, and pricing operations, keeping you well-informed in the dynamic world of pricing.

Is usage-based pricing right for my SaaS business?

Todd Gardner
Todd GardnerManaging Director, SaaS Advisors

Is usage-based pricing right for your SaaS? Todd Gardner breaks down key trends and best practices in 2025 in this guest blog.

Pricing Strategy
Why we set up m3ter

Introducing m3ter’s reference architecture

Griffin Parry, Founder m3ter
Griffin ParryCEO and Co-Founder, m3ter
John Griffin, co-founder m3ter
John GriffinCRO and Co-Founder, m3ter

Today, we're excited to introduce our Reference Architecture! In this blog, we break down the key principles behind it and provide a high-level overview with a handy diagram.

Pricing Operations
reference architecture initial blog - 3 puzzle pieces

Announcing enhancements to the m3ter Connector for Salesforce

Renaldo Galipo, m3ter
Renaldo GalipoDirector of Product, m3ter

You can now give your customer-facing teams a 360-degree view of usage data and bills within Salesforce, enabling proactive and informed customer conversations.

Engineer
salesforce + m3ter logo together

How Are SaaS Companies Pricing AI?

Todd Gardner
Todd GardnerManaging Director, SaaS Advisors

AI is transforming SaaS, but it's driving up costs. Todd Gardner explores how companies are thinking about AI pricing—whether to charge more, offer it for free, or use consumption-based pricing. If you're adding AI, this blog offers valuable insights to help guide your pricing decisions.

Pricing Strategy
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Latest Posts

Feb 25, 2025

Is usage-based pricing right for my SaaS business?

Todd Gardner
Todd GardnerManaging Director, SaaS Advisors

Is usage-based pricing right for your SaaS? Todd Gardner breaks down key trends and best practices in 2025 in this guest blog.

Pricing Strategy
Why we set up m3ter

Feb 03, 2025

Usage is the North Star in SaaS

Todd Gardner
Todd GardnerManaging Director, SaaS Advisors

According to Todd Gardner, SaaS success boils down to one thing: customer usage. If users aren’t actively engaging, no pricing model or retention strategy will save you. In this blog, he explains why usage is the key to growth, retention, and revenue—and why tracking it is crucial.

Pricing Transformation
Usage as North Star blog (stars in a line)

Dec 16, 2024

Introducing m3ter’s reference architecture

Griffin Parry, Founder m3ter
Griffin ParryCEO and Co-Founder, m3ter
John Griffin, co-founder m3ter
John GriffinCRO and Co-Founder, m3ter

Today, we're excited to introduce our Reference Architecture! In this blog, we break down the key principles behind it and provide a high-level overview with a handy diagram.

Pricing Operations
reference architecture initial blog - 3 puzzle pieces

Guides

Stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive guides on pricing strategy, pricing transformation, and pricing operations. Our guides provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical strategies to excel in these critical areas of pricing.

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Tiered pricing guide

This guide provides a clear breakdown of the most common tiered pricing strategies used by SaaS companies, including feature-based tiers, volume discount tiers, and fixed tier models. Learn how these pricing structures can help you effectively segment your customer base and maximize revenue.

Tiered based pricing example - 3 boxes showing each tier and each benefit

Pay-as-you-go SaaS pricing guide

This guide explores the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) pricing model in SaaS, covering its variations, benefits, and challenges, and showcases how to implement it seamlessly within the m3ter system.

Pay-as-you-go SaaS pricing guide (money $ in coins)
Featured Series

Usage-based pricing doesn’t have to be scary

This series revolves around the transition to usage-based billing and unveils why, if you've had concerns about it, it can surpass your wildest expectations.

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It's dangerous to go alone, take this!

Kristina Frost
Kristina FrostStrategy & Technology Leader and Advisor
It's dangerous to go alone | Front cover for Kristina Frost

Finance

Explore the financial intricacies and strategies that underpin pricing excellence.

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Usage is the North Star in SaaS

Todd Gardner
Todd GardnerManaging Director, SaaS Advisors
Usage as North Star blog (stars in a line)

Featured Authors

Kristina Frost

Kristina Frost

Strategy & Technology Leader and Advisor

Todd Gardner

Todd Gardner

Managing Director, SaaS Advisors

Marek Rubasinski

Marek Rubasinski

VP, Business Development & Partnerships, m3ter

Pricing Pioneers

Showcasing the remarkable individuals driving pricing transformations.

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Gordon Laing, Onside

Gordon Laing

Senior Company Operations Manager at Onfido

Gordon is at the forefront of shaping an effective pricing and billing strategy for Onfido as the company continues to experience remarkable growth.

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Tanya Bragin | Clickhouse

Tanya Bragin

VP Product at ClickHouse

Tanya Bragin has spent her career building innovative products across a number of successful startups. She recently led the build and launch of a new cloud and spearheaded the pricing and packaging.

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