SubHound Blog
Insights, tips, and updates on managing your subscriptions effectively.
The Renegotiation Playbook: Scripts and Tactics to Lower Your Bills Without Leaving
We provide the essential tactics and word-for-word scripts you need to confidently call your provider, challenge their renewal price, and save hundreds of pounds.
The 'Loyalty Tax': Data Shows Staying Put Could Cost You £450 a Year
It's the 'Loyalty Tax', and it's a silent drain on your finances.
The End of Loyalty: A 2025 Guide to Why Switching Is Always the Smart Move
There was a time when being a loyal customer was rewarded. That time is over. Switching is the single smartest financial habit you can adopt in 2025.
Black Friday Warning: How to Use Free Trials Without Getting Trapped
Black Friday is the best time to grab amazing deals, but it's also the easiest time to get caught in a costly "free trial trap."
The 'End of Year' Financial Reset: A 5-Step Subscription Audit for 2026
Before you make your New Year's resolutions, perform this powerful 5-step financial reset. Our guide will help you audit your recurring payments, cut unnecessary costs, and set up a system.
Your First 15 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Your SubHound Dashboard
Welcome to SubHound! This simple, 15-minute guide will walk you through setting your first alert, adding your key subscriptions, and building the dashboard that will give you total control.
5 Common 'Grey Area' Subscriptions You Can Probably Cancel Today
'Grey area' subscriptions quietly drain your bank account every month. Here are five of the most common culprits you can probably cancel today.
The 'Decide' Moment: What to Do When Your Renewal Alert Arrives
That renewal alert just hit your phone. What's your next move? We introduce the simple but powerful 'Keep, Cut, or Challenge' framework.
Anatomy of an Actionable Alert: From Ping to Decision in 5 Minutes
A SubHound alert is more than a notification; it's a powerful trigger for a money-saving action. Learn our framework to go from 'ping' to a confident financial decision in less than five minutes.
Why SubHound is Web-First
We believe a web browser is the best place to find financial clarity. Here’s the philosophy behind our product, why we chose to launch as a web app, and a look at our roadmap for a native iOS app.
Why Your Bank's Subscription Tracker Isn't Good Enough
It's great that banks are adding subscription trackers. But they are passive, incomplete lists. Learn the 4 key ways your bank app is failing you and what a true control system looks like.
Introducing Smart Entry: The Fastest Way to Build Your Manual Dashboard
Meet Smart Entry, our new AI-assisted setup tool. Forward an email receipt and let us do the heavy lifting. It's the fastest way to get to the calm and control of a completed dashboard.
SaaP: The 8 Levels of Subscription Tracking (SubHound as a Process)
From a note on your phone to a complex spreadsheet, we all try to manage our subscriptions. Here's a look at the 8 levels of this self-taught process, and where the journey ends.
Why SubHound Will Be the Easiest App You'll Ever Cancel
We believe you should be able to leave a service as easily as you joined it. Here’s a transparent look at our cancellation process and why we're proud of how simple it is.
Behind the Bark: How SubHound Sends Alerts Without Spamming You
We're anti-distraction. Learn how our "Mindful Alert" system uses Email, SMS, and WhatsApp to give you control without the spam, and why we'll even remind you before our own trial ends.
What We Mean by Manual-First (And Why It Works)
"Manual" sounds like a step backward. We believe it's the only way forward for true financial control. Learn why our manual-first approach saves you time, reduces anxiety, and puts you in command.
Recurring Payment Types Explained: Direct Debits, Card Charges, & More
From Direct Debits to cryptic "GOOGLE" charges, we unravel the complex world of recurring payments. Learn how you're being billed and why it's so hard to track everything.
Why Linking Your Bank to a Subscription App Is a Bad Idea
The magic of automated subscription tracking is seductive, but it's flawed. Learn about the 90-day rule, data privacy risks, and why a manual approach gives you more control, not less.
Why Your Calendar Is Only Half a Subscription Tracker
Using your calendar for bill reminders is smart. But it's only half the solution. Learn what your calendar is missing for true financial control and how to upgrade it into a complete system.
The Dark UX Patterns That Hide the 'Cancel' Button
Ever felt trapped by a subscription you tried to cancel? You're not alone. Learn about the "dark UX" patterns designed to make you give up, why governments are intervening, and how to fight back.
Subscription Fatigue Is Real — And New Data Shows It's Costing Brits Billions
It has a name: Subscription Fatigue. New data reveals it costs UK consumers £1.6 billion a year in unwanted charges. Learn what it is, why the government is taking notice, and how to fight back.
How to Do a 15-Minute Subscription Audit (Without Opening Your Bank App)
Feeling overwhelmed by subscriptions? Learn how to conduct a 15-minute financial audit to find and cut costs, all without ever logging into your bank app. Take control today.
Direct Cancel Links for 100+ UK Subscriptions
We found the hidden 'cancel' pages for 100+ UK services so you don't have to. Get our free, scannable PDF guide with direct links to stop the subscriptions you no longer need.
Free Google Sheets Recurring Payment Tracker
A free Google Sheet to track subscriptions, bills, and trials. Get instant clarity on your spending with this powerful template. Completely private and no sign-up required.
Why a Spreadsheet or Bank App Fails for True Subscription Control
Are your subscriptions and trials slipping through the cracks? Discover why your trusty spreadsheet or bank app isn't enough for true financial control - and what is.
The Great British Subscription Audit
From gym memberships to digital storage plans, here are 10 common recurring charges that quietly drain UK bank accounts. Time to audit your list.
A Spreadsheet Can Track Your Bills. A System Can Protect Your Money.
Why managing your subscriptions isn't a task, it's a process and why your current method is designed to fail.