Revenue

ARPU

Average Revenue Per User

The average amount of revenue generated per subscriber over a specific period. Calculated by dividing total revenue by the number of active subscribers.

What is ARPU?

Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) measures how much revenue each customer contributes on average. It's a key indicator of pricing effectiveness and customer monetization. Strategies to increase ARPU: - Introduce premium tiers or add-ons - Implement usage-based pricing - Cross-sell complementary products - Offer bundles at higher price points - Reduce discounting ARPU trends over time reveal the effectiveness of your pricing strategy and product development efforts.

Formula

ARPU = Total Revenue ÷ Number of Active Subscribers

Example

If monthly revenue is $100,000 from 2,000 subscribers, ARPU = $50.

Why ARPU Matters

ARPU directly impacts your unit economics. Increasing ARPU without increasing costs improves profitability.

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