MRR Growth Calculator
Calculate your monthly recurring revenue growth, percentage growth rate, and change in MRR between two periods. Use your previous and current MRR to quickly measure SaaS revenue momentum.
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What Is MRR Growth?
MRR growth measures how much a SaaS company's monthly recurring revenue changes from one period to another. It can be expressed as a dollar amount or as a percentage growth rate.
MRR, or Monthly Recurring Revenue, represents predictable recurring subscription revenue normalized to a monthly amount. Tracking MRR growth helps SaaS businesses understand revenue momentum over time.
How the MRR Growth Calculator Works
This calculator compares your previous month's MRR with your current month's MRR and calculates both the absolute revenue change and percentage growth rate.
Enter Previous MRR
Enter your monthly recurring revenue from the previous reporting period.
Enter Current MRR
Enter the monthly recurring revenue for your current reporting period.
Review Growth
The calculator displays your MRR growth rate and the actual dollar change in recurring revenue.
MRR Growth Formulas
MRR Growth Example
Suppose your SaaS business had $100,000 in MRR last month and $110,000 in MRR this month.
This means the company's recurring monthly revenue increased by 10% over the measured period.
What Drives MRR Growth?
New Customers
New customer subscriptions can increase MRR by adding new recurring revenue to the customer base.
Expansion Revenue
Upgrades, additional seats, add-ons, and increased usage can increase revenue from existing customers.
Pricing Changes
Changes to subscription pricing can affect MRR when applied to existing or new customers.
Negative MRR Growth
MRR growth can also be negative. If current MRR is lower than previous MRR, the business has experienced an MRR decline during the measured period.
For example, if MRR falls from $100,000 to $95,000, the MRR change is -$5,000 and the growth rate is -5%.
MRR Growth Examples
The examples below assume previous MRR of $100,000.
| Previous MRR | Current MRR | MRR Change | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $90,000 | -$10,000 | -10% |
| $100,000 | $95,000 | -$5,000 | -5% |
| $100,000 | $105,000 | +$5,000 | +5% |
| $100,000 | $110,000 | +$10,000 | +10% |
| $100,000 | $120,000 | +$20,000 | +20% |
Why MRR Growth Matters for SaaS
Track Revenue Momentum
MRR growth provides a simple way to monitor whether recurring revenue is increasing or decreasing over time.
Measure Growth Goals
Teams can compare actual MRR growth with monthly or quarterly revenue targets.
Identify Trends
Consistent MRR tracking can reveal changes in revenue momentum and help identify areas requiring attention.
Metrics to Analyze With MRR Growth
MRR growth is more useful when reviewed alongside other SaaS metrics. Looking at only one revenue metric may hide important changes in customer behavior or revenue quality.
Customer Churn
Measures customers lost during a period and helps explain declines in recurring revenue.
Net Revenue Retention
Shows how recurring revenue from an existing customer cohort changes after expansion, contraction, and churn.
ARR
Annual Recurring Revenue provides an annualized view of the recurring revenue represented by your MRR.
Important Considerations
MRR growth is a recurring revenue metric and should not be confused with total accounting revenue. SaaS companies may have non-recurring revenue sources that are not included in MRR.
A single month's growth rate can also be misleading. Reviewing MRR over multiple months can provide a clearer picture of the underlying growth trend.
MRR growth should ideally be analyzed together with churn, expansion revenue, customer acquisition, retention, gross margin, and other relevant business metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MRR growth?
MRR growth measures the change in monthly recurring revenue between two periods. It can be expressed as a dollar amount or percentage.
How do you calculate MRR growth rate?
Subtract previous MRR from current MRR, divide the result by previous MRR, and multiply by 100 to calculate the MRR growth rate.
What is the MRR growth formula?
The standard formula is: ((Current MRR − Previous MRR) ÷ Previous MRR) × 100.
What does negative MRR growth mean?
Negative MRR growth means current recurring monthly revenue is lower than the previous period. It may be caused by churn, downgrades, contraction, or other revenue reductions.
Is MRR growth the same as revenue growth?
Not necessarily. MRR focuses on recurring subscription revenue, while total revenue can include one-time fees, services, usage charges, and other non-recurring revenue.
Why is MRR important for SaaS companies?
MRR provides a normalized view of recurring subscription revenue and can help SaaS companies track revenue momentum and recurring business growth.
Can MRR growth be negative?
Yes. If current MRR is lower than previous MRR, the calculated MRR growth rate will be negative.
Should I track MRR growth every month?
Monthly tracking can be useful for SaaS businesses because it helps reveal revenue trends. It is generally more informative when reviewed over several months rather than using one month in isolation.
Track Your SaaS Revenue Growth
Use the MRR Growth Calculator to measure monthly recurring revenue changes, compare periods, and understand the growth momentum of your SaaS business.