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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in India

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Cost Per Purchase for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in India

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: SaaS & Cloud Platforms in India vs. global

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

Main takeaways

  • Overall level: India’s SaaS & Cloud Platforms cost per purchase (CPP) averaged 48.6 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, roughly in line with the global baseline at 49.2 (about 1% below market).
  • Highs and lows: India hit a low of 16.8 in Dec 2024 and spiked to 169.4 in Jul 2025; the global benchmark ranged more tightly between 43.2 and 53.9.
  • Trend direction: India rose +181% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025, while the global series edged down ~2%.
  • Volatility: India showed large month-to-month swings (average absolute change ≈32.5), far above the global baseline’s steadier moves (≈2.2).
  • Seasonal patterns: Global costs were stable with a mild lift into winter months (Dec–Feb). India diverged with a December low, a February jump, and an outsized Q3 spike (July–August).

India (SaaS & Cloud Platforms) overview

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (11 months).
  • Average CPP: 48.6.
  • High/low: 169.4 in Jul 2025; 16.8 in Dec 2024.
  • Start-to-end change: from 22.6 (Oct 2024) to 63.5 (Aug 2025), a +181% increase.
  • Notable moves:
  • Dec 2024 marked the lowest CPP of the period (16.8).
  • Feb 2025 jumped to 54.5 (+140% vs. Jan).
  • Jul 2025 surged to 169.4 (+229% vs. Jun), before easing to 63.5 in Aug (–63% m/m).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Averages: India 48.6 vs. global 49.2 — broadly in line with overall trends.
  • Highs/lows: India’s range (16.8–169.4) was far wider than global (43.2–53.9), indicating higher volatility.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • India was below the global benchmark in 7 of 11 months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Mar, Apr, May).
  • India moved above market in Feb, Jun, Jul, and Aug, peaking at ~3.7x the global level in July (169.4 vs. 46.2).
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month swing was ≈32.5 in India versus ≈2.2 globally, underscoring sharp local fluctuations.

Seasonal patterns and context

  • Global trend: Relatively steady with a modest lift from December through February; costs remained clustered in the mid-40s to low-50s through summer.
  • India-specific pattern: A pronounced low in December, a step-up in February, and an exceptional Q3 spike (July–August), diverging from the global seasonal slope typically seen around holiday and winter periods.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms and India 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 India, 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.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.