Debt Payoff Calculator (Snowball vs Avalanche)

Compare debt snowball vs avalanche strategies, see payoff timelines, and estimate total interest saved when you add extra payments.

Your debts

Anything you can add above the combined minimums. This goes to debts in snowball/avalanche order.

This calculator is for planning only. It assumes fixed interest rates and minimum payments and does not replace professional debt advice or your lender's official repayment schedules.

Timeline & interest

Current strategySnowball (smallest balance first)
Months to pay off (current strategy)27 months
Total interest paid (current strategy)ZAR 11,079.49
Interest with snowballZAR 11,079.49
Interest with avalancheZAR 11,079.49

Remaining debt over time (current strategy)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between snowball and avalanche?

Snowball pays off the smallest balance first for quick wins. Avalanche pays off the highest interest rate first to minimise total interest.

Does this tool replace professional debt advice?

No. It is a planning helper to visualise timelines and interest. For serious debt problems you should speak to a qualified advisor or debt counsellor.