Project your membership revenue across tiers.
Enter member counts and prices for up to three tiers, plus platform cut. See gross revenue, fees, net income, and revenue per member.
Membership revenue calculator
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The 80/20 rule of tiers
In most memberships, 20% of members (mid and high tiers) generate 60-80% of revenue. Don't over-optimize for growing your entry tier — focus on converting existing members upward and making high-tier benefits genuinely compelling.
Reducing churn
- Offer annual billing (reduces churn 20-30%)
- Consistent delivery beats volume
- Clear tier benefits at signup
- Early-member perks for loyalty
- Monthly "what's coming" previews
Upselling to higher tiers
The easiest revenue growth comes from existing members, not new ones. Highlight what high-tier members get in your regular content. A well-timed "upgrade" post or email to your base tier can shift 5-10% of members up — which can add hundreds per month with no new audience growth.
Sell digital products to your membership audience.
Members who pay monthly are already buyers. CareerKit Digital has templates and guides designed for creators who want to offer one-time purchases, courses, or downloads alongside a membership — without building a complex tech stack.