Break-Even Logic
Smart notifications help you decide when upgrading makes financial sense
What Is Break-Even Logic?
Break-even logic is our intelligent system that notifies you when your capped overage charges match the price of the next plan tier. At this point, you've reached the "break-even" point where upgrading would cost the same as staying on your current plan with overages.
We notify you at this threshold, but you're never forced to upgrade. You can continue using the label buffer at the same overage rate, giving you full control over when and if you upgrade based on your business needs.
How Break-Even Logic Works
1. Automatic Calculation
Our system continuously monitors your usage and calculates when your overage charges reach the next plan's price.
2. Break-Even Notification
When you hit the break-even point, you receive a notification explaining that upgrading would cost the same as your current overages.
3. Your Choice
You decide whether to upgrade or continue using the buffer. There's no pressure—just transparent information to help you make the best decision.
Example Scenario
Scenario: You're on the Starter plan ($0/month) and have used 500 included labels plus 200 overage labels.
- Included labels: 500 (free)
- Overage labels: 200 × overage rate = overage cost
- Break-even point: When overage cost = Next plan price
- Notification: "Your overages match the Team plan price"
At this point, upgrading to the Team plan would cost the same as your current overages, but you'd get more included labels and potentially better features. You can upgrade now, or continue using the buffer and upgrade later when it makes more sense for your business.
Benefits
Informed Decisions
Know exactly when upgrading makes financial sense, with clear comparisons between overage costs and plan prices.
No Pressure
You're never forced to upgrade. Continue using the buffer if that works better for your current situation.
Transparent Pricing
See the exact cost comparison between staying on your plan with overages versus upgrading to the next tier.
Flexible Timing
Upgrade when it makes sense for your business, not when the system forces you to. You control the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don't upgrade at the break-even point?
Nothing changes. You can continue using the label buffer at the same overage rate. The break-even notification is informational—you decide when to upgrade based on your business needs.
Will I be charged more if I don't upgrade?
No. Your overage charges are capped at the next plan's price, so you'll never pay more than that amount. The buffer is available at the same rate after the cap.
How often will I receive break-even notifications?
You'll receive a notification when you first reach the break-even point each billing cycle. If you continue using the buffer, you won't receive repeated notifications unless you upgrade and then hit the break-even point again.