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

What is Monthly Recurring Revenue?

Short answer: The predictable subscription revenue expected each month from active customers.

Definition

The predictable subscription revenue expected each month from active customers.

Formula

Sum of monthly subscription value across all active customers

How to measure

Normalize every active subscription, regardless of billing frequency, to its monthly equivalent value and sum across the customer base.

Why track it

MRR is the core scoreboard number for a subscription business and the base for MRR movement metrics like new, expansion, and churned MRR.

Example

A company with 200 customers averaging $80/month reports $16,000 in MRR.

FAQ

What is Monthly Recurring Revenue?
The predictable subscription revenue expected each month from active customers.
How do you calculate Monthly Recurring Revenue?
Sum of monthly subscription value across all active customers
Why track Monthly Recurring Revenue?
MRR is the core scoreboard number for a subscription business and the base for MRR movement metrics like new, expansion, and churned MRR.
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