Before every AI renewal
Most AI spend renews on autopilot. Use this checklist to make each renewal an evidence-based decision.
AI Tool Renewal Checklist
By Paige Gilmore, Founder, NetLift· Published June 22, 2026· Updated June 22, 2026
Prices checked August 24, 2026 against official vendor pages
Run each AI tool through this checklist before renewal to decide whether to keep, expand, review or stop it.
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The checklist
- Confirm the actual monthly cost (seats + usage)
- Measure hours saved per active user
- Compare net value against the renewal cost
- Check active-seat utilisation vs licensed seats
- Review the Expand / Continue / Review / Stop decision
- Document the renewal decision and owner
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About the author
Paige Gilmore · Founder, NetLift
Paige Gilmore is the founder of NetLift, the AI Value Management platform that helps organisations measure the cost, savings and return of AI adoption.
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