Is Lancer.app profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, Lancer.app generates roughly $14.2K in monthly net profit — about $170.4K annualized. That works out to a 24.3% return on the $700K asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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Lancer.app
SaaSFounded APR 2025
Lancer.app is an AI-powered tool that automates job application process on Upwork for freelancers and agencies.
The 30-second read
- Asking $700K for a SaaS business throwing off roughly $170.4K in profit per year — full payback in about 4.1 years if today's numbers hold.
- Runs at $17.5K MRR with a 81% margin — meaning most of the top-line drops through as owner earnings once hosting and tools are paid.
- Priced at 2.5× revenue multiple — in the normal range for a small SaaS.
Asking Price
$699,999
Money back / yr
24.3%
~$170.4K/yr profit
Payback
49.3 mo
Multiple
2.5x revenue
MRR
$17,534
Net MRR
$14,203
Last 30d Revenue
$21,556
All-Time Revenue
$137,930
Active Subs
76
Margin
81%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $700K · reported profit ~$170.4K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 24.3% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 4.1 years.
Numbers assume the current monthly profit holds steady. Real returns depend on growth, churn, and how well you operate the business after buying.
Your take-home
Tune these to your situation — we'll compute what you'd actually clear each month.
Monthly take-home
$10,652
Break-even
66 mo
3-yr take-home
$383,469
Cash-on-cash / yr
18.3%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $10,652/mo and break even in month 66.
Deal shape
This is a under $1M larger deal in the SaaS business category with a slower payback (4.1 years) — the case here is growth, not immediate ROI and unusually clean margins (81%), which is what you expect from a code-first, low-support product.
How the numbers compare
Median across 13 other SaaS listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | Lancer.app | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 2.5× | 2.3× | In line |
| Margin | 81% | 70% | Cheaper |
| Payback (months) | 49.3 | 118.0 | Cheaper |
What to check before buying Lancer.app
- WatchStill early — check retentionAbout 1 year of trading. Ask specifically for month-N cohort retention before assuming MRR is sticky.
- WatchHigh ARPU (~$231)High-ticket subs concentrate risk. Losing 3–4 customers can meaningfully move MRR — ask for the top-customer breakdown.
- CheckVerify Stripe / payment providerEvery dollar of claimed revenue should be visible in the connected payment dashboard on a screen-share. Don't rely on screenshots alone.
Frequently asked about Lancer.app
What's the payback period on Lancer.app at $700K?
About 4.1 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $14.2K holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does Lancer.app compare to other SaaS business deals under $1M?
Lancer.app is priced at 2.5× revenue, which is right in line with the median (2.3×) based on 13 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy Lancer.app?
The full SaaS business — code, domain, customer accounts, and the connected payment processor's subscription list. Startup Index doesn't hold escrow; you complete the transfer directly with the seller through TrustMRR or your own agreement. Verify assets and access before wiring funds.
About these metrics
Financial data is sourced from TrustMRR and verified against connected payment providers (Stripe, Paddle, RevenueCat). ROI and payback are computed by Startup Index's proprietary scoring model to help you compare opportunities at a glance.
Confidence: high
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