SaaS customer acquisition cost benchmark
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ChatGPT
BRAND (25)
SUMMARY
Provides a structured overview of SaaS Customer Acquisition Cost benchmarks with specific industry breakdowns. Highlights B2B SaaS average CAC at $536, eCommerce SaaS at $274, and Fintech SaaS reaching up to $1,450. The response focuses on presenting clear numerical benchmarks with source attribution to help businesses assess their acquisition efficiency.
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Perplexity
BRAND (25)
SUMMARY
Delivers comprehensive CAC benchmarks with detailed industry-specific data presented in table format. Reports overall SaaS average CAC at $702 and B2B SaaS at $536, with particular emphasis on Fintech's high CAC of $1,450. Provides structured analysis covering general benchmarks, industry variations, and customer segment differences for 2024-2025.
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Google AIO
BRAND (25)
SUMMARY
Offers analytical perspective on SaaS CAC benchmarks, emphasizing the wide variation in costs ($200-700 range, with $702 average). Focuses on key performance ratios, particularly the LTV:CAC ratio of 3:1 to 5:1 for healthy B2B SaaS operations. Highlights factors influencing CAC including industry, customer type, and sales model.
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Strategic Insights & Recommendations
Dominant Brand
No specific SaaS brands are prominently featured across platforms, with responses focusing on industry data and benchmarking sources rather than individual company recommendations.
Platform Gap
ChatGPT provides more source-specific data attribution, Perplexity offers the most comprehensive industry breakdown with tables, while Google AIO emphasizes strategic ratios and performance metrics.
Link Opportunity
All platforms provide substantial link opportunities with ChatGPT offering 4 links, Google AIO providing 12 links, and Perplexity leading with 17 links to relevant benchmarking resources.
Key Takeaways for This Prompt
SaaS CAC benchmarks vary significantly by industry, with Fintech showing the highest costs at $1,450 compared to eCommerce SaaS at $274.
The LTV:CAC ratio of 3:1 to 5:1 is consistently highlighted as a critical health metric for B2B SaaS companies across platforms.
Average SaaS CAC figures range from $536 (B2B specific) to $702 (general average), indicating substantial variation in acquisition strategies.
All platforms emphasize that CAC benchmarks are heavily influenced by customer segment, sales model, and industry vertical rather than one-size-fits-all metrics.
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