Average revenue per user (ARPU)
What ARPU means, how to calculate average revenue per user, and why it matters for your business.
Published Friday 24 July 2026
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This glossary is for small business owners. The definitions are written with their requirements in mind. More detailed definitions can be found in accounting textbooks or from an accounting professional. Xero does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice.