Cyber Monday 2025 — Software & Subscription Mega-Deals Playbook
Bundle math you should do first
Category | Target Discount | Rule of Thumb |
---|---|---|
Creative suites | 40–60% | Annual prepaid beats monthly by 20–30% over 12 months. |
VPN + cloud | 70–85% | Longer terms win only if refund policy is clean. |
AI tools | 30–50% | Check seat limits and token caps before prepaying. |
Credits stacking: Apply store credits after coupon to maximize absolute value.
Renewal control: Turn off auto-renew immediately; set a calendar reminder 11 months later.
Trials: Start trials on Sunday, upgrade Monday if the price drops further.
Refunds: Favor vendors with 14–30 day money-back policies.
Checklist (30 seconds)
- Annual vs monthly cost table filled
- Auto-renew off; reminder set
- Refund window screenshot saved
- License count and usage caps confirmed