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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Spain

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Cost Per Lead for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

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Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Spain vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms and target country Spain compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Spain’s SaaS cost-per-lead (CPL) averaged 29.27, about 18% below the global baseline (35.80) — generally below market.
  • Volatility: Spain showed much higher month-to-month volatility (average absolute change 26.35) than the baseline (4.50), nearly 6x more volatile.
  • Highs and lows: Spain peaked at 59.10 in Jun 2025 (42% higher than the global peak of 41.58) and hit a low of 2.02 in Sep 2024.
  • Trend direction: From first to last month, Spain rose from 2.02 to 14.55 (+622%), driven by an unusually low starting month. The baseline fell 37% over the same period.
  • Seasonality: The global pattern shows elevated CPL in Q4, while Spain’s Q4 dipped sharply in December; Spain then spiked in late Q2.

Spain (SaaS & Cloud Platforms) CPL highlights

  • Average: 29.27 across Sep 2024–Sep 2025.
  • High/low: High of 59.10 (Jun 2025); low of 2.02 (Sep 2024).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 26.35, with notable swings:
  • Sep → Oct 2024: +29.22 and Oct → Nov: +9.83
  • Nov → Dec 2024: -32.72 (sharp dip)
  • Dec 2024 → Jan 2025: +37.93; May → Jun 2025: +39.47
  • Jun → Jul 2025: -43.87; Aug → Sep 2025: -24.53
  • End-to-end change: +622% (2.02 to 14.55), reflecting an exceptionally low September 2024.
  • Seasonal notes: Oct–Nov 2024 rose into Q4, but December dropped to 8.35. A late Q2 spike culminated in June’s peak, followed by a July reset.

Spain vs global baseline

  • Level comparison: Spain averaged 29.27 vs global 35.80 (about 18% below average).
  • High/low comparison: Spain’s peak (59.10, Jun 2025) exceeded the global peak (41.58, Nov 2024) by ~42%. Spain’s low (2.02) was far below the global low (20.63, Sep 2025).
  • Volatility: Spain’s CPL was far more erratic (26.35 vs 4.50 MoM average change).
  • Direction: Spain ended higher than it started while the baseline declined (-37%).
  • Month-by-month positioning: Spain was above the global level in 6 of 13 months (notably Jan–Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug 2025), and below in 7 months (notably Sep–Dec 2024, Mar, May, Jul, Sep 2025).
  • Seasonal comparison:
  • Q4 2024 average: Spain 26.88 vs global 37.44 (≈28% lower than market; marked December dip).
  • Q1 2025: Spain 36.72 vs global 35.75 (slightly above market).
  • Q2 2025: Spain 39.62 vs global 38.86 (in line to slightly above).
  • Q3 2025: Spain 22.95 vs global 32.11 (≈29% below market).

What this means for benchmark reading

Spain’s SaaS cost-per-lead trend was below the global average overall, with pronounced swings and deviations from the typical Q4 pattern (notably a December dip) and a late Q2 spike that set the period’s high. The global series was steadier and followed a more classic seasonal arc with elevated costs in Q4 and a softer end in September.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms and Spain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the SaaS & Cloud Platforms industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Spain, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.