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

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Cost Per Purchase for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: time-series summary

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms in the Netherlands 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

  • The Netherlands’ SaaS & Cloud Platforms median cost per purchase averages 119.50 over Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 2.4x above the global baseline average of 49.24 (roughly +143% higher), signaling above-market costs.
  • Trend direction diverges: the selected series rises +95% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025, while the global baseline slips -2% over the same window.
  • Volatility is markedly higher in the selected data, with an average month-to-month absolute change of ~24.7% versus ~4.7% globally.
  • Notable swings: a -34% dip in Dec 2024, a +71% spike in May 2025, and a -33% correction in Jun 2025; elevated levels persist into Jul–Aug.
  • Seasonal context: the global baseline shows mild Q4/early Q1 firmness and a gradual softening into summer; the Netherlands series departs from this pattern with sharp Q2–Q3 elevations.

Selected-data highlights (SaaS & Cloud Platforms, Netherlands)

  • Period: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (11 monthly medians).
  • Average: 119.50; median behavior is elevated overall.
  • High: 186.90 in May 2025; Low: 68.82 in Dec 2024; Range: 118.07.
  • Start to end change: 90.57 (Oct 2024) → 176.89 (Aug 2025), up +95%.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: ~24.7%.
  • Largest spike: +71.5% from Apr → May 2025.
  • Largest dip: -34.3% from Nov → Dec 2024.
  • Additional swings: +21–24% in Jan–Feb and Jul; -32.7% in Jun after the May peak.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Averages: 119.50 (selected) vs 49.24 (baseline), the Netherlands is about 2.43x the global level.
  • Highs/Lows:
  • Selected high 186.90 vs global high 53.89 (Feb); selected low 68.82 still sits above the global high by ~28%.
  • Global low 43.19 (Nov) underscores the gap; selected never approaches that level.
  • Trend slope: selected +95% vs global -2% (Oct to Aug), indicating sustained above-market pricing locally.
  • Volatility: ~24.7% selected vs ~4.7% global MoM, reflecting a much more turbulent cost environment in the Netherlands series.
  • Seasonal read:
  • Global baseline: modest lift in Dec–Feb, then incremental easing into summer (Jun–Aug).
  • Netherlands: disruption to typical seasonality with a pronounced May peak and renewed strength into Jul–Aug.

What this means for benchmarking

Across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, cost per purchase for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in the Netherlands runs substantially above market, with higher highs, higher lows, and materially greater month-to-month variability than the global baseline. Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms and Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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.

Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.