Is Runey profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, Runey generates roughly $109 in monthly net profit — about $1.3K annualized. That works out to a 6.6% return on the $20K asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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Runey
SaaSFounded MAR 2026
Create beautiful invoices, quotes and proposals for your clients, manage your projects and tasks, and keep your entire business organized in one place.
The 30-second read
- Asking $20K for a SaaS business throwing off roughly $1.3K in profit per year — full payback in about 15.3 years if today's numbers hold.
- Runs at $115 MRR with a 95% margin — meaning most of the top-line drops through as owner earnings once hosting and tools are paid.
- Priced at 5.4× revenue multiple — on the pricier side for this size.
Asking Price
$20,000
Money back / yr
6.6%
~$1.3K/yr profit
Payback
183.1 mo
Multiple
5.4x revenue
MRR
$115
Net MRR
$109
Last 30d Revenue
$310
All-Time Revenue
$2,585
Active Subs
19
Margin
95%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $20K · reported profit ~$1.3K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 6.6% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 15.3 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
$82
Break-even
245 mo
3-yr take-home
$2,950
Cash-on-cash / yr
4.9%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $82/mo and break even in month 245.
Deal shape
This is a under $25K micro-deal in the SaaS business category with a slower payback (15.3 years) — the case here is growth, not immediate ROI and unusually clean margins (95%), which is what you expect from a code-first, low-support product.
How the numbers compare
Median across 6 other SaaS listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | Runey | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 5.4× | 0.7× | Priced higher |
| Margin | 95% | 85% | Cheaper |
| Payback (months) | 183.1 | 10.3 | Priced higher |
What to check before buying Runey
- FlagShort operating historyThe business was founded 6 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 Runey
What's the payback period on Runey at $20K?
About 15.3 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $109 holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does Runey compare to other SaaS business deals under $25K?
Runey is priced at 5.4× revenue, which is above the median (0.7×) for the under $25K bracket based on 6 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy Runey?
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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