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SaaS churn data from 50+ companies (might be helpful)

r/SaaS
5/31/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Marketing ToolsMarketing AutomationHigh first month churn (18-24%)
Project Management ToolsProject ManagementBetter retention (12-16%)
Analytics PlatformsAnalyticsWorst churn (22-28%)
HR SoftwareHR ManagementLowest churn (8-14%)

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • High first month churn in marketing tools
  • Difficulty getting users to invite others
  • Lack of integrations leading to churn
  • Users not reaching out to support
  • Mid-sized companies (10-50 employees) churning more

Problems to Solve:

  • Reducing first month churn
  • Increasing user engagement
  • Improving integration capabilities
  • Encouraging support interaction
  • Stabilizing mid-sized company retention

Potential Solutions:

  • Weekly usage emails
  • Proactive 3-week check-ins
  • Clear next steps guidance
  • Better onboarding for 'aha' moments

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Weekly usage emails showing progress
  • Proactive 3-week check-ins
  • Clear guidance on next steps

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Focus on mid-sized company challenges
  • Emphasize integration capabilities

Monetization & Product:

  • Avoid relying on discounts for retention
  • Prioritize tutorial videos that show quick wins

User Engagement:

  • Encourage user collaboration through invites
  • Build integrations with other tools
  • Create clear onboarding paths to 'aha' moments