# Tech & Software Financial Model Templates

Free tech and software model templates in Excel - SaaS forecasts, ARR and MRR build-ups, cohort retention, and startup unit economics. Each download includes live formulas for subscription metrics, revenue, burn, and runway projections.

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## Templates

- [SaaS MRR/ARR Forecast Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/saas-mrr-arr-model) - Subscription forecast with logo motion, MRR build, ARR, NRR/GRR, and CAC payback for SaaS businesses.
- [Startup Financial Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/startup-financial-model) - All-in-one 60-month plan for early-stage startups: revenue, headcount, P&L, cash and runway, with two funding rounds.
- [Marketplace Economics Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/marketplace-model) - Financial model for two-sided or multi-sided marketplace platforms with transaction volumes, take rates, and unit economics.
- [Gaming Studio Operating Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/gaming-model) - Operating model for game development studios including revenue streams, user acquisition, live ops, and monetization mechanics.
- [Cloud Infrastructure Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/cloud-infrastructure-model) - Forecast cloud compute, storage, and networking spend with capacity and pricing assumptions.
- [Fintech Payments Platform Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/fintech-payments-model) - Unit economics model for payments fintech with transaction volume, take rate, and customer cohorts.
- [AdTech Revenue Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/adtech-revenue-model) - Advertising technology platform financial projections.
- [AI/ML Startup Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/ai-ml-startup-model) - Financial projections for AI and machine learning companies.
- [Usage-Based Pricing Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/usage-based-pricing) - Model consumption-based software pricing: prepaid credits, usage drawdowns, overage billing, and breakage revenue.
- [AI Inference COGS Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/ai-inference-cogs) - Model AI inference unit economics and COGS: token volume, GPU compute utilization, reservation discounts, and gross margins.
- [PLG Funnel Model](https://finamodel.com/templates/plg-funnel) - Model product-led growth mechanics: viral referral loops, self-serve conversion, retention curves, and net expansion.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are these templates really free to download?

Yes. Every template is a free Excel download with live formulas after email signup. No credit card or paywall is required. Click any template, enter your email, download the .xlsx file, and open it in Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice.

### What does a SaaS model include?

A SaaS model builds recurring revenue from new bookings, expansion, and churn, tracks ARR/MRR, and measures unit economics - CAC, LTV, payback period, and net revenue retention - alongside burn and cash runway.

### Can I use these to plan fundraising?

Yes. The forecast shows monthly burn and runway, which is what investors look at, and the growth and retention assumptions give you the inputs for a fundraising story.

### Can I edit the models after downloading?

Yes. The free downloads are unlocked Excel workbooks with live formulas, no macros, and no password protection. You can change assumptions, add rows, relabel line items, and adapt the structure.