You're Probably Paying for Licenses Nobody Uses

Originally sent to the Optimize IS newsletter on April 7, 2026.

Let's play a quick game. How many SaaS tools is your business paying for right now that no one is actually using?

If you're like most companies, the answer is more than you think.

Between team changes, duplicate tools and "we might need this later" subscriptions, SaaS spend creeps up, and suddenly you're burning budget every month without realizing it.

The silent killer? Unused licenses.

Here's the good news

We've released a quick walkthrough showing how to:

• Automate your SaaS license audits
• Track who's actually using what
• Spot unused or duplicate licenses
• Cut unnecessary costs without affecting your team

All using something simple, flexible and powerful: Airtable.

Why this matters

Most businesses waste 20 to 30% of their SaaS spend. That's not a small leak. That's a hole in the bucket.

With a lightweight system like this, you can:

• Clean up your SaaS stack
• Improve operational clarity
• Give finance and ops full visibility
• Reclaim budget almost immediately

Watch the full breakdown

Want help setting this up in your business? Book a call with us.