Why Use This Committed MRR Calculator
In enterprise B2B SaaS, a contract signed today may take weeks or months to go live and begin billing. Current MRR misses this momentum. This CMRR calculator enables you to:
- 🔮 Predict Future Billing Revenue — account for signed deals before implementation completes.
- 🛡️ Factor In Pending Cancellations — subtract non-renewals and cancellation notices ahead of term expiration.
- 📈 Measure True Sales Velocity — evaluate total locked-in revenue momentum for board & investor reporting.
- 🎯 Annualize Committed ARR (CARR) — project full-year committed contract run rates.
Committed MRR (CMRR) Formula
\[\text{CMRR} = \text{Current MRR} + \text{Signed Future New MRR} + \text{Signed Future Expansion} - \text{Known Pending Churn} - \text{Known Pending Contraction}\] \[\text{Committed ARR (CARR)} = \text{CMRR} \times 12\]Comparison of MRR vs. CMRR vs. ARR
| Metric | Includes Future Signed Contracts? | Includes Pending Cancellations? | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active MRR | No (Only live billing) | No (Only active status) | Operational billing & cash flow |
| Committed MRR (CMRR) | Yes (Legally binding) | Yes (Notices received) | Sales trajectory & executive planning |
| Active ARR | No (Live MRR × 12) | No | Standard ARR reporting |
| Committed ARR (CARR) | Yes (CMRR × 12) | Yes | VC fundraising & valuation |
How to Use This Committed MRR Calculator
- Enter Active Current MRR live today.
- Enter Signed Contracts Starting in Future (New & Expansion).
- Enter Known Pending Cancellations & Downgrades.
- Instantly review Committed MRR (CMRR), Committed ARR (CARR), and Net Pending Pipeline ($).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Committed MRR (CMRR)?
Committed Monthly Recurring Revenue (CMRR) is a forward-looking SaaS metric that measures guaranteed monthly revenue by adding signed contracts starting in the future and subtracting known impending cancellations or downgrades from current active MRR.
What is Committed ARR (CARR)?
Committed Annual Recurring Revenue (CARR) is simply Committed MRR multiplied by 12 (CMRR × 12).
Why is CMRR more predictive than current MRR for Enterprise B2B SaaS?
Enterprise software sales often involve 30-to-90 day implementation delays between contract signing and go-live billing. CMRR gives executives a true picture of locked-in future revenue.
What is the formula for CMRR?
CMRR = Current Active MRR + Signed Future New MRR + Signed Future Expansion MRR − Known Pending Churn MRR − Known Pending Contraction MRR.
Does CMRR include sales pipeline opportunities that haven’t been signed?
No. CMRR strictly includes executed, legally binding contracts. Unsigned sales pipeline leads or verbal promises must be excluded.
How do venture capital investors view CMRR during fundraising?
VC investors evaluate CMRR to gauge true growth velocity, especially when large enterprise deals are signed near quarter-end but await technical implementation.
How does CMRR differ from ARR?
ARR measures current live annualized billing, while CARR incorporates signed future contracts and scheduled cancellations before they hit the billing system.