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Should discounts be included in MRR?

calendar_today May 26, 2026 person domain chartmogul

78% of SaaS businesses offer discounts, according to a poll by SaaStr. Since discounts are a staple in SaaS, founders often ask, “How should MRR be calculated for discounted customers? Should MRR be reported gross or net of discounts?” Spoiler: I don’t think discounts should be included in MRR, and here’s why. MRR should be …

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