Baremetrics

JULY 7, 2021

For every decision-maker in a SaaS company, understanding SaaS financial benchmarks makes a proper interpretation your internal performance metrics possible. All the data your startup needs 1 What are SaaS financial Benchmarks? 2 Why use SaaS Financial Benchmarks? 2 Why use SaaS Financial Benchmarks? Table of Contents.

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Benchmarks SaaS Payments SaaS Payments 105

Baremetrics

AUGUST 20, 2021

We built the Baremetrics Benchmarks feature to answer these questions. We collected data from 800+ small and medium sized subscription companies using Baremetrics, anonymized it, and aggregated it to provide benchmark data for key metrics and subscription pricing. Where does the benchmark data come from?

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Benchmarks Payment Features Subscription Churn 97

Clouded Judgement

APRIL 4, 2024

There’s a lot of info to digest, so in the sections below I’ll try and pull out the relevant financial information and benchmark it against current cloud businesses. Our platform can be purchased in three subscription editions. We price our subscription editions primarily based on edition tier and data volume.

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Benchmarks Data Cybersecurity Cloud 117

SaaStr

AUGUST 26, 2024

They explore the unique challenges and opportunities presented by different approaches, from subscription-based models to enterprise solutions. The conversation highlights the importance of tailoring customer success efforts to align with specific business goals and customer needs.

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Benchmarks Finance Business Model Forecasting 298

FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2022

Last week, I canceled an annual SaaS subscription (I had three weeks left until renewal). Interestingly, even though I paid for a year-long subscription, the company didn’t let me keep the last three weeks of access to its premium features. This action will immediately downgrade your subscription. Part I: SaaS Churn Benchmarks.

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Benchmarks Churn Payments SaaS Payments 114

Kellblog

JUNE 10, 2021

This is a quick post to share the slides I presented today at the GainSight Pulse Everywhere 2021 conference in a session entitled Net Dollar Retention, Key Benchmarks at $50M, $200M, and $1B in annual recurring revenue (ARR). In the session we discuss: The answer, which is 104%. Median NDR which is surprisingly invariant across size.

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Benchmarks Retention Payment Features Subscription 110

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is where traditional SaaS methods like subscription pricing only, driving growth through headcount only, or a pure sales GTM strategy only live. Notion Capital came up with a benchmark for the days when you’re below $20M ARR. The takeaway: It’s worth letting go of the belief that subscription-based pricing models are the only way.

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Business Model SaaS Payments Payments Headcount 304

FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack. Flexible subscription management and recurring billing tools.

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Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Software Review 112

ChurnZero

JUNE 24, 2022

In our webinar, 2022 SaaS retention benchmarks , SaaS Capital Manager Director Rob Belcher shares the results from their 11th annual B2B SaaS benchmarking survey. You can download the full report for net retention and gross retention benchmarks as well as retention metrics in relation to ACV, growth, size, and more.

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Benchmarks Retention Software Review Technical Review 98

FastSpring

MAY 20, 2024

Moving some, all, or simply more of your software offerings from a one-time perpetual license model to a software as a service (SaaS) subscription model can be daunting, but it’s so powerful for building dependable, recurring revenue. Letting FastSpring handle the subscription infrastructure.

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Payments SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 123

SaaStr

MAY 29, 2020

And a good example of what a fair, reset benchmark and set of KPIs might be for you and your team: What Workday just reported: Workday is still growing — but 30% slower now. And what’s happening to them is probably a good proxy for what you can expect in a similarly diverse customer base.

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Healthcare Travel Benchmarks Payment Features 269

User Pilot

JULY 14, 2024

That’s one of the questions about user activation rates that we explore in our Product Metrics Benchmark Report 2024. Companies analyzed in the Product Metrics Benchmark Report by industry. The average activation rate across the companies we studied for our SaaS Product Metrics Benchmark Report was 37.5. Book the demo!

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Benchmarks Scale Onboarding Metrics 82

User Pilot

JUNE 27, 2024

Learn more about industry benchmarks in our latest SaaS Product Metrics Report. Activation rate benchmarks for various industries in 2024 range from 54.8% User activation rate benchmarks in 2024. Not to mention paying subscriptions. User activation rate benchmarks per industry. Let's dive right in!

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Benchmarks SaaS Social Media Onboarding 86

Clouded Judgement

APRIL 11, 2024

Through these interactions, I’ve built up mental benchmarks for metrics on which I place extra emphasis. I’ve looked at thousands of private companies, and over time have come up with benchmarks for best-in-class, good, and subpar net revenue retention. net retention and CAC payback).

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Cloud Software Azure AWS 177

Baremetrics

AUGUST 24, 2021

Arguably the most beautiful aspect of SaaS or subscription based businesses is the recurring revenue that comes with them. As a business owner or founder, you worry far less about how much cash is in the bank with the predictability that Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) brings. How do I upgrade a subscription in Stripe?

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Payment Features Subscription Software Review Payments 97

User Pilot

JUNE 11, 2024

That said, let’s explore the most critical product marketing metrics to track, along with the latest benchmarks in 2024: Check out the 2024 Benchmark Report. Let’s explore the most important metrics (you can check their benchmarks here ): User activation rate : Measures how effectively onboarding converts new users into active users.

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Benchmarks Product Marketing Metrics Marketing 73

Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Through these interactions, I’ve built up mental benchmarks for metrics on which I place extra emphasis. I’ve looked at thousands of private companies, and over time have come up with benchmarks for best-in-class, good, and subpar net revenue retention. net retention and CAC payback).

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Cloud Software Benchmarks Retention 161

Stax

MARCH 12, 2024

In an ideal world, all customers would pay an invoice the moment they receive it. But in reality, companies often have to spend considerable time and resources chasing down late payments that are stuck in Accounts Receivable. Promptly collecting payments from your customers is essential to run a sustainable business.

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Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services Stax 88

Chart Mogul

JUNE 24, 2021

For subscription apps like Headspace , a global audience is part of their growth ambition. Your finance team needs to manage multi-currency invoices. While you’ll still manage your accounting in your home currency, things like invoices and typical payments will vary between customers.

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Pricing SaaS Payments Payments Payment Features 128

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Through these interactions, I’ve built up mental benchmarks for metrics on which I place extra emphasis. I’ve looked at thousands of private companies, and over time have come up with benchmarks for best-in-class, good, and subpar net revenue retention. net retention and CAC payback).

Cloud 177

Cloud Software Benchmarks Retention 177

Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

That app is no longer available for the Apple Watch—but you aren’t left out in the cold, thanks to Invoice & Time Tracking from Zoho. With Invoice & Time Tracking, you can invoice customers and accept payments on the go. A screenshot of the Invoice & Tracking app for the Apple Watch. Productive.

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Payment Solutions Payment Methods Social Media Business 145

The Angel VC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

I’ve seen posts with churn benchmarks of public SaaS companies before, but this one is by far the most comprehensive collection I’ve seen and I think it’s very useful. Some report renewal based on the number of seats; one company, Fleetmatics, reports churn based on the number of vehicles under subscription.

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Churn SaaS Retention Metrics 226

Clouded Judgement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Through these interactions, I’ve built up mental benchmarks for metrics on which I place extra emphasis. I’ve looked at thousands of private companies, and over time have come up with benchmarks for best-in-class, good, and subpar net revenue retention. net retention and CAC payback).

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Cloud Software Benchmarks Retention 169

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Hitting $1M ARR is the benchmark to figure out if you have a product-market fit.” – Veronika Riederle, CEO @Demodesk. Identify which customers are most likely to renew their subscription to your product and are growing with you. Product-Market Fit . Going from $0 to $1M ARR is the first baby step for any SaaS startup.

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Sales Hiring Scale Revenue Sales 243

Clouded Judgement

APRIL 12, 2023

Through these interactions, I’ve built up mental benchmarks for metrics on which I place extra emphasis. I’ve looked at thousands of private companies, and over time have come up with benchmarks for best-in-class, good, and subpar net revenue retention. net retention and CAC payback).

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Cloud Software Benchmarks Retention 161

Baremetrics

AUGUST 6, 2021

Forecasting MRR Movements Churned Subscriptions or Cancellation Insights Trials Customer Profiles and People Insights Benchmarking Segmentation Financial Reports with Baremetrics Baremetrics Provides Smarter Financial Reporting Forecasting In-Depth Reporting Trial Insights Enhanced Customer Profiles See Your First Report Today.

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Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments Payment Methods 98

Practical Advice on SaaS marketing

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

They’re paying a regular subscription fee for access to the software features… and a whole lot more. They can share tips, best practices, benchmarks, and other help. That made sense when we were essentially selling a disc full of software. They’re expecting help with implementation. They need to get up & running with the solution.

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SaaS Benchmarks Payment Features Subscription 164

Clouded Judgement

JUNE 20, 2023

Through these interactions, I’ve built up mental benchmarks for metrics on which I place extra emphasis. I’ve looked at thousands of private companies, and over time have come up with benchmarks for best-in-class, good, and subpar net revenue retention. net retention and CAC payback).

Cloud 161

Cloud Software Benchmarks Scale 161

Baremetrics

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Baremetrics monitors subscription revenue for businesses that bring in revenue through subscription-based services. Baremetrics can integrate directly with your payment gateway, such as Stripe, and pull information about your customers and their behavior into a crystal-clear dashboard. Try Baremetrics free. Table of Contents.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payments 98

Chart Mogul

JANUARY 22, 2021

We’ve collected the most important information on the topic — from a definition and formulas to benchmarks and discussions on how to use churn. Churn is a concept specific to subscription businesses. It signifies the rate at which a business is losing customers and/or revenue through subscription cancellations. Types of churn.

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Churn SaaS Benchmarks Payment Features 136

SaaSOptics

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Based on a 2019 survey, Gartner forecasts that eighty-four percent of new software will be delivered as SaaS , and this percentage is expected to increase as existing providers transition to a subscription-based model. The main difference between accounting for a subscription vs. a traditional business is the method used.

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Payment Features Outsourced Development SaaS Software Review 105

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Through these interactions, I’ve built up mental benchmarks for metrics on which I place extra emphasis. I’ve looked at thousands of private companies, and over time have come up with benchmarks for best-in-class, good, and subpar net revenue retention. net retention and CAC payback).

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Cloud Software Review Software Benchmarks 130

Chart Mogul

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether you have annual or monthly subscriptions (or a mix of both), it is common to measure retention over 12 months. Reminder: in SaaS, a cohort is a group of customers that start their first subscription in the same month and year. So, your customer retention is calculated by dividing 300 by 400. Your customer retention is 75%.

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Retention Metrics Benchmarks Scale 90

Baremetrics

MAY 4, 2020

The customers who actively cancel their subscription. The customers whose subscriptions end because their credit card payments failed and they never made up for the payment. The customers whose subscriptions end because their credit card payments failed and they never made up for the payment.

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Payment Methods Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 124

Kellblog

OCTOBER 30, 2022

One of my new benchmarking themes is that people need to pay more attention to matching their benchmarks with their aspirations. Margin profile of 77% subscription, 73% blended. 2] As I said in a recent speech, it’s the difference between benchmark off all SAT test takers and Ivy League applicants.

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Metrics SaaS Benchmarks Churn 136

CloudGeometry

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

At right, here’s a picture of the benchmark for a hypothetical manufacturing company. Respondents from high-performance organizations in the DORA benchmark survey reported their company was 2x more likely to exceed profitability, market share & productivity goals 2x more likely to achieve organizational and mission goals.

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DevOps as a Service Scale Software Delivery Benchmarks 130

Payrix

MAY 14, 2024

Before joining Worldpay for Platforms, he was CRO at Chargebee, a subscription revenue management platform that manages billing subscriptions and payments for companies throughout the world. I mean, we have a PayFac customer right now, that’s transitioning their whole payments model. So that’s one bucket.

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Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 147