Buyer checklist

How to verify MRR before buying SaaS

A practical guide to checking monthly recurring revenue before acquiring a SaaS business.

Quick Answer

How to verify MRR before buying SaaS

Verify MRR by matching seller claims against payment-provider data, active subscriptions, recent churn, refunds, coupons, paused accounts, and bank deposits. Screenshots alone are not enough for acquisition diligence.

MRR verification steps

Ask for evidence that lets you reconcile subscriptions, cash, and customer state.

  1. 01Read-only Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, or payment exports.
  2. 02Active subscriptions by plan and start date.
  3. 03Churned, discounted, paused, refunded, and failed-payment accounts.
  4. 04Bank deposits that align with processor data.
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FAQ

Are screenshots enough to verify MRR?

No. Screenshots can start the conversation, but buyers should reconcile payment data, active subscriptions, churn, refunds, and cash receipts.