Metrics · Finance · Monetization · Monthly · $ · Updated 2026-07-21

What is Average Revenue Per Account?

Short answer: Average recurring revenue generated per paying account, commonly used in B2B billing models.

Definition

Average recurring revenue generated per paying account, commonly used in B2B billing models.

Formula

Total MRR / Total paying accounts

How to measure

Divide total MRR by the number of distinct paying accounts, treating multi-seat accounts as a single account.

Why track it

ARPA reflects the true billing unit in B2B and is more actionable than per-user metrics when accounts, not individuals, make purchase decisions.

Example

A company with $150,000 MRR across 300 accounts reports $500 ARPA.

FAQ

What is Average Revenue Per Account?
Average recurring revenue generated per paying account, commonly used in B2B billing models.
How do you calculate Average Revenue Per Account?
Total MRR / Total paying accounts
Why track Average Revenue Per Account?
ARPA reflects the true billing unit in B2B and is more actionable than per-user metrics when accounts, not individuals, make purchase decisions.