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
Pricing data last verified June 22, 2026 · checked daily 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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