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SaaS Pricing for Real Estate: Why Per-Sq.M. Pricing Aligns Vendor and Developer Goals

Breakdown of usage-based pricing versus per-seat licenses for real estate platforms — and why per-square-metre pricing creates a win-win.

7 min readBy QubeHub.ai Team
0.16€
Starting price per sq.m
0
Per-seat fees
-60%
vs traditional CRM cost
Unlimited users

The Pricing Problem

Per-seat licensing charges for every user. At $50–150 per seat, a team of 68 users costs $3,400–$10,200/month before the platform delivers a single lead.

The hidden cost of per-seat pricing is the behaviour it encourages. Teams share logins. Brokers are excluded to save seats. Junior agents lose access during hiring freezes. The tool designed to improve collaboration ends up limiting it.

Per-Sq.M. Model Explained

QubeHub starts at 0.16 EUR per square metre. For 50,000 sq.m active portfolio: approximately 8,000 EUR/month with unlimited users, all channels, and AI included.

1

Calculate Your Active Portfolio

Sum gross floor area of projects currently selling. Only active inventory counts.

2

Apply the Per-Sq.M. Rate

Multiply by the applicable rate (starting 0.16 EUR). Volume discounts lower the rate for larger portfolios.

3

Add Users Freely

Invite every agent, broker, and manager. Full access for everyone, no per-seat restrictions.

Why Alignment Matters

When your technology vendor’s revenue is tied to the size of your unsold inventory, they are financially motivated to help you sell faster. Their success depends on your success.

— QubeHub.ai Platform

Per-Seat vs Per-Sq.M. vs Flat Fee

DimensionPer-SeatFlat FeePer-Sq.M. (QubeHub)
Cost driverNumber of usersFixed monthlyActive portfolio size
User limitsPaid per seatOften tieredUnlimited
Scales with businessNo (headcount)No (fixed)Yes (portfolio)
Cost as units sellSameSameDecreases
Broker accessExtra costMay be limitedIncluded, unlimited
Incentive alignmentVendor wants more usersNo alignmentVendor wants faster sales
PredictabilityUnpredictableHighly predictablePredictable
Monthly cost (500 units)$5K–$15K$3K–$8KScale-dependent, often lower

Volume Discounts

0.16€
Starting rate
Lower
Rate at higher volumes
0
Setup fees
0
Per-message charges

Total Cost of Ownership

Real-world comparison: A developer with 30,000 sq.m and 40 users would pay $6,000–$18,000/month with per-seat CRMs versus approximately 4,800 EUR/month with QubeHub — with unlimited users, all channels, and AI included.

Pricing Transparency

Pricing should be a feature, not an obstacle. When a developer can calculate their platform cost in 30 seconds using portfolio data, that transparency builds trust from the very first conversation.

— QubeHub.ai Platform

Calculate Your Cost in 30 Seconds

Per-sq.m pricing. Unlimited users. All channels included. No hidden fees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You pay based on the total gross floor area of your active portfolio, not by users or seats. Cost scales with your business, and decreases as units sell.

Per-seat charges for every user. Per-sq.m includes unlimited users. Adding agents or brokers costs nothing extra.

0.16 EUR per square metre of active portfolio per month. Volume discounts apply for larger portfolios. All features and unlimited users included.

No. Unlimited users, all channels, AI qualification, automated follow-ups, agents portal, and standard support are included. No per-seat, per-message, or setup fees.

Both vendor and developer succeed when inventory sells. Cost decreases as units sell. Both parties are incentivised to sell faster.