Partnership Revenue Calculator
Calculate the Revenue Potential of Your SaaS Reseller Program
Model different scenarios to understand how many partners you need, expected revenue, commission costs, and ROI compared to direct sales.
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💡 How to Use This Calculator
- • Adjust the sliders to match your business model
- • See real-time revenue projections and ROI calculations
- • Compare partner channel costs vs. direct sales costs
- • Export your results for team discussions
- • Model different growth scenarios
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- • Average partner closes 1-3 deals/month
- • Typical commission: 20-40% of ACV
- • Top partners generate 30-50% of total revenue
- • Time to productivity: 2-6 months
- • Partner CAC: 40-60% lower than direct
💡 Optimization Tips
- • Start with 5-10 quality partners, not 50 mediocre ones
- • Focus on partners in complementary markets
- • Offer tiered commissions to reward top performers
- • Provide excellent onboarding and enablement
- • Track partner health scores monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are these projections?
These are estimates based on industry benchmarks. Actual results vary based on your product, market, partner quality, and enablement efforts. Use this as a planning tool, not a guarantee.
What commission rate should I offer?
Most SaaS companies offer 20-40% commissions. Lower-touch products can offer less (15-25%), while complex enterprise solutions may offer more (30-50%). Consider your margins and deal complexity.
How many partners do I need to start?
Start with 3-5 quality partners to validate your program before scaling. Focus on partners with existing customer relationships in your target market.
How long until partners become productive?
Typical time-to-first-deal is 2-6 months depending on product complexity and partner experience. Strong onboarding and enablement can reduce this to 30-90 days.