# Costs and budgets

> Guides on what wellness perks cost per person, pricing models and how to budget.

- [What does a wellness perk cost per employee per month?](https://business.nutrola.app/guides/what-does-a-wellness-perk-cost-per-employee/): To find the monthly cost per employee, divide the yearly price by 12. This guide converts Nutrola, Mealime, Headspace and Calm prices as checked on November 5, 2026. Markdown: https://business.nutrola.app/guides/what-does-a-wellness-perk-cost-per-employee.md
- [Per-seat vs per-active-user pricing for team apps](https://business.nutrola.app/guides/per-seat-vs-per-active-user-pricing/): Per-seat pricing charges for each seat you order, while per-active-user pricing charges for people who use the app. Learn the trade-offs and the questions to ask. Markdown: https://business.nutrola.app/guides/per-seat-vs-per-active-user-pricing.md
- [How to budget an employee wellness program](https://business.nutrola.app/guides/how-to-budget-an-employee-wellness-program/): Budget a wellness program in steps: headcount, per-person cost, one-time versus recurring costs and a pilot. A 100-person example on Nutrola's staff price is $3,200 a year. Markdown: https://business.nutrola.app/guides/how-to-budget-an-employee-wellness-program.md
- [12-month licenses or a 4-week challenge: which costs less for your team?](https://business.nutrola.app/guides/annual-licenses-vs-a-4-week-challenge/): For 50 people, Nutrola's 4-week challenge costs $350 and 12-month staff licenses cost $1,750. Compare what each covers, when each makes sense and how to use both. Markdown: https://business.nutrola.app/guides/annual-licenses-vs-a-4-week-challenge.md
- [What happens to unused seats in a team app plan?](https://business.nutrola.app/guides/what-happens-to-unused-wellness-app-seats/): Unused seats can waste budget in a team plan. Learn what to ask about reassignment and mid-term changes, and how Nutrola moves unused seats to someone else at no charge. Markdown: https://business.nutrola.app/guides/what-happens-to-unused-wellness-app-seats.md
- [One-time payment or auto-renewal: which is better for a team plan?](https://business.nutrola.app/guides/one-time-payment-vs-auto-renewing-team-subscriptions/): Compare one-time payments with auto-renewing team plans. Calm auto-renews unless turned off, Headspace does not auto-renew, and Nutrola's staff licenses are one-time payments. Markdown: https://business.nutrola.app/guides/one-time-payment-vs-auto-renewing-team-subscriptions.md