SaaS metrics

ARR

Also called Annual recurring revenue.

ARR, or annual recurring revenue, is the money your subscriptions bring in over one year, if nothing changes.

The simple way to find it: take your MRR and multiply by 12. It counts only repeating subscription money, not one-time setup fees or services. Companies that sell yearly plans often report ARR. Companies with monthly plans often report MRR.

With two customers, ARR is a small number, and that is fine. Track MRR every month, and use ARR when you talk about yearly contracts. Watch churn rate next to it, because every lost customer lowers ARR. Your pricing and lifetime value move it too.

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