How much does the Decent Framework™ cost?
Decent is licensed on an annual basis, based on the financial performance of the previous year.
Fees are calculated using a standard, transparent rate table.
Annual License Fee Calculation
Licensing fees are calculated as a percentage of Total Capital Flow.
Total Capital Flow
Total Capital Flow is the sum of Total Revenue and Total Expense for a given fiscal year.
Total Revenue
Total Revenue is the total amount of money a company brings in from business activities in a fiscal year, before subtracting any costs.
Total Expense
Total Expense is the total amount the company spends during that year to run its business, including operations, salaries, infrastructure, and other costs.
Total Annual Fee
The Total Annual Fee is determined by multiplying the Total Capital Flow by the appropriate Rate.
2025 Rate Table
Below are the the Decent Framework™ 2025 licensing rates.
| Tier Name | Capital Flow Cap | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | Up to $250M | By Application |
| Challenger | Up to $1B | 0.01% |
| Large Enterprise | Up to $5B | 0.05% |
| F2000 | Up to $20B | 0.08% |
| F1000 | Up to $50B | 0.10% |
| F500 | Up to $100B | 0.10% |
| F100 | Over $100B | 0.10% |
Pilot License Fee
The 2025 fee for a Decent Framework™ pilot license is 25% of the total annual fee.
Discounts
The Decent Framework™ offers three different discount options:
Building Pre-Signal
The first 100 adopters will lock in a 50% discount for 5 years.
Building in Public
50% discount available for qualifying press releases about your Decent journey.
- Must be made through official channels.
- Must clearly reference Decent Framework™ adoption.
- Must disclose an accurate statement on progress made, observed impacts, or planned milestones related to the adoption of the Decent Framework™.
Scope Your Future
Discover credits that have been voluntarily donated to your organization's Decent pilot license by employees, investors, or fans.
Cost FAQ
Here are a couple of frequent questions related to costs.
Why does Decent use Total Capital Flow?
The Decent Framework™ governs optimization and growth activities - which impacts revenue and expense.
Why doesn't Decent offer volume-based discounts?
The Decent Framework™ doesn't negotiate under the table - all pricing is upfront and transparent.
Why does Decent charge larger companies more?
While most businesses cut deals with larger companies, the Decent Framework™ acknowledges that larger companies require more resources than smaller companies - especially for audits and transformations. This system evens the playing field for challengers and incumbents.