Listen now | Disruptive AI Pricing Models. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is foundational in SaaS metrics. It’s the cornerstone of SaaS valuation multiples—high margin, predictable, and (usually) growing. This model enables SaaS companies to become highly profitable at scale. However, the rise of AI is shaking up the traditional software revenue model. What happens when ARR isn’t the primary driver of value and can no longer be used as the basis for SaaS company valuations?