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Descope MAU Margin Model

The Descope MAU Margin Model helps agencies price identity retainers by tracking monthly active user consumption against Descope's tiered pricing. With Free at 7,500 MAUs, Pro at 10,000, and Growth at 25,000, an agency can map client size to the right tier and set fees that cover costs plus a healthy margin. For example, a funded SaaS startup with 5,000 MAUs fits the Free tier, allowing a $920/mo retainer with near-zero infrastructure cost. As the client scales past 7,500 MAUs, the agency must upgrade to Pro ($249/mo) or Growth ($799/mo), adjusting the retainer to preserve margin. This model prevents the common agency trap of flat-fee retainers that turn unprofitable as client MAUs grow. By monitoring MAU reports monthly, agencies can proactively renegotiate pricing before costs erode profits.

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What is Descope MAU Margin Model?

“MAU consumption → margin per client”

Client MAUs vs. Descope tier cost vs. agency margin

The Descope MAU Margin Model helps agencies price identity retainers by tracking monthly active user consumption against Descope's tiered pricing. With Free at 7,500 MAUs, Pro at 10,000, and Growth at 25,000, an agency can map client size to the right tier and set fees that cover costs plus a healthy margin. For example, a funded SaaS startup with 5,000 MAUs fits the Free tier, allowing a $920/mo retainer with near-zero infrastructure cost. As the client scales past 7,500 MAUs, the agency must upgrade to Pro ($249/mo) or Growth ($799/mo), adjusting the retainer to preserve margin. This model prevents the common agency trap of flat-fee retainers that turn unprofitable as client MAUs grow. By monitoring MAU reports monthly, agencies can proactively renegotiate pricing before costs erode profits.

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