Zylo: SaaS Spend Rises 8% to $55.7M Average While Portfolio Size Stays Flat — Pure Cost Inflation

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Zylo's 2026 index reveals a counterintuitive trend: organizations now spend $55.7M annually on SaaS (8% YoY increase), but portfolio size holds steady at 305 applications (dipping 0.07%). SaaS spend is rising not because companies are adding tools, but because existing applications are becoming more expensive through AI tiers, usage-based pricing, and contract expansions. AI is shifting SaaS pricing from seats toward tokens, actions, and consumption-based charges, making traditional budgeting models unreliable.