Cost Per Acquisition Calculator

Calculate CPA and revenue comparison.

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Calculate cost per acquisition

Cost per acquisition measures how much it costs to gain a customer, signup or other acquired outcome. Enter campaign spend, acquisitions and optional revenue per acquisition to calculate CPA and a simple revenue comparison. It is useful for growth campaigns, ecommerce ads, trial signups and paid acquisition planning.

Spend divided by acquisitions

CPA should be compared with gross margin, lifetime value and payback period before increasing budget.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as an acquisition?

Use the conversion event that matters, such as a customer, paid signup, booking or qualified account.

Is CPA the same as CPL?

No. CPL measures leads, while CPA measures acquired outcomes.

Does this include lifetime value?

No. It compares CPA with one revenue value entered by you.