Net Dollar Retention Calculator

Free net dollar retention calculator. Track revenue retained and expanded from existing customers.

what is net dollar retention

How Net Dollar Retention Calculator Works

NDR = (Starting Revenue + Expansions − Contractions − Churn) ÷ Starting Revenue × 100. Same formula as NRR — the terms are often used interchangeably by different VCs and SaaS companies. Both metrics measure the same concept: revenue retained from existing customers after accounting for churn, downgrades, and expansion/upsells.

Net Dollar Retention Benchmarks

LabelMeaning
Above 120%Best-in-class dollar retention
100–120%Healthy growth from existing base
90–100%Slight revenue shrinkage from churn
Below 90%Significant churn problem — investigate immediately

Source: Bessemer Venture Partners, OpenView Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDR?

Net Dollar Retention (NDR) and Net Revenue Retention (NRR) refer to the same metric — the percentage of revenue retained from existing customers after churn, contraction, and expansion. Some companies prefer 'dollar' to emphasise it's revenue-based, not headcount-based.

Is NDR the same as NRR?

Effectively yes — the formula is identical. The difference is terminology. Bessemer and most VCs use NRR; some SaaS companies prefer NDR. When comparing benchmarks, confirm which term a source uses to ensure you're comparing like-for-like.

What causes NDR below 100%?

Churn exceeding expansion revenue. Common causes: poor onboarding leading to early churn, pricing model that doesn't scale with customer success, weak expansion motion (no upsell or cross-sell), or product-market fit issues in a segment.

Is my data stored?

No.

Can I use this on mobile?

Yes.

About This Tool

Built by the Calcyo team and last updated June 2026. All calculations follow industry-standard methodology. No data leaves your browser — calculations run entirely client-side using JavaScript. If you spot an error in the formula or benchmark data, email us at support@calcyo.xyz.

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