Is Make Design profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, Make Design generates roughly $340 in monthly net profit — about $4.1K annualized. That works out to a 13.6% return on the $30K asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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Make Design
SaaSFounded MAY 2026
Turn ideas into beautiful designs.
The 30-second read
- Asking $30K for a SaaS business throwing off roughly $4.1K in profit per year — full payback in about 7.4 years if today's numbers hold.
- Runs at $425 MRR with a 80% margin — meaning most of the top-line drops through as owner earnings once hosting and tools are paid.
- Priced at 6.0× revenue multiple — on the pricier side for this size.
Asking Price
$30,000
Money back / yr
13.6%
~$4.1K/yr profit
Payback
88.2 mo
Multiple
6.0x revenue
MRR
$425
Net MRR
$340
Last 30d Revenue
$418
All-Time Revenue
$418
Active Subs
31
Margin
80%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $30K · reported profit ~$4.1K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 13.6% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 7.4 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
$255
Break-even
118 mo
3-yr take-home
$9,180
Cash-on-cash / yr
10.2%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $255/mo and break even in month 118.
Deal shape
This is a under $50K small deal in the SaaS business category with a slower payback (7.4 years) — the case here is growth, not immediate ROI and unusually clean margins (80%), which is what you expect from a code-first, low-support product.
How the numbers compare
Median across 10 other SaaS listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | Make Design | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 6.0× | 1.9× | Priced higher |
| Margin | 80% | 90% | Priced higher |
| Payback (months) | 88.2 | 42.6 | Priced higher |
What to check before buying Make Design
- FlagShort operating historyThe business was founded 4 months ago. Recurring revenue at that age is impressive but unproven — retention curves haven't had time to settle.
- 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 Make Design
What's the payback period on Make Design at $30K?
About 7.4 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $340 holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does Make Design compare to other SaaS business deals under $50K?
Make Design is priced at 6.0× revenue, which is above the median (1.9×) for the under $50K bracket based on 10 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy Make Design?
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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