Why you should audit subscriptions
Subscriptions accumulate over time. Auditing helps you cut costs without losing productivity and reduces risk from orphaned accounts and duplicate payments.
Audit checklist
- List all subscriptions and total monthly/annual cost.
- Identify internal owner and payment method.
- Review active seats and last login/activity.
- Find duplicates by function.
- Track renewals and cancel on time.
Decisions per tool
- Keep: critical and used.
- Downgrade: over-provisioned.
- Consolidate: duplicates exist.
- Cancel: low value or unused.
FAQ
How often should you audit?
Quarterly at minimum; monthly for larger teams.