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Digital Economics Hub Independent Software Audits
Empirical Research Catalog • 2026

Software & Creator Architecture Audits

Independent unit economics breakdowns by Dr. Ashish Juneja (PhD in Economics). We measure take-rate drag, customer lifetime value, churn mitigation, and mathematical return on investment (ROI).

Community & LMS ★★★★★ 4.9/5.0

Skool.com In-Depth Audit

Complete financial breakdown of Skool's flat $99/mo pricing, gamification mechanics, member retention curves, and net margin impact.

Head-to-Head Shootout 2026 Comparison

Skool vs. Circle.so

Gamification vs. custom white-label branding. Which platform delivers lower churn and higher customer lifetime value?

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Funnels & Email ★★★★½ 4.7/5.0

Systeme.io Teardown

How Systeme.io eliminates $300/mo in tool sprawl for creators with a functional free-for-life plan, unlimited emails, and landing page funnels.

Agency & CRM ★★★★½ 4.8/5.0

GoHighLevel (GHL) Operating System

An economic analysis of subscription consolidation for agencies, high-ticket consultants, and multi-client client pipelines.

Creator Email & Newsletter ★★★★★ 4.9/5.0

Kit.com (formerly ConvertKit)

The gold standard for newsletter deliverability, creator network cross-growth, visual automations, and digital product checkout.

Cross-Platform Matrix 4 Platforms

Skool vs Nas.com vs Communi vs TagMango

Comparing transaction fee drag (8% take-rate) against flat subscriptions and UPI payment acceptance across India & global creators.

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Community Net Revenue & Fee Calculator

Simulate monthly membership revenues, platform subscriptions, and credit card gateway processing across Skool, Circle, Kajabi, and take-rate platforms like Nas.com.