SaaStr · 2023-11-13 · 934d

Measuring 'Almost Churn' as a Leading Indicator for SaaS Customer Retention

While tracking churn is critical in SaaS, identifying and engaging 'Almost Churn' customers—those at risk of leaving but still retained through behavioral rather than attitudinal loyalty—is equally or more important. The article provides five actionable tactics for identifying and retaining these at-risk accounts before they become actual churn.

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Metrics in this report

ARR Value Multiplier

6x

mean

Long-term value of ARR including upsells and second-order revenue

At-Risk Customer Percentage

15%

example based on churn rate

If annual churn is 15%, identify 15% of customer base as at-risk

QBR Applicability Threshold

20000$

minimum ACV

Recommended for customers with ACV over $20k