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ERP Software vs GovTech Churn Rate

Side-by-side benchmark comparison, updated March 2026.

GovTech has a lower monthly churn rate (0.8%) than ERP Software (1.2%), a difference of 0.4 percentage points. GovTech median ARPU is $500 versus $200 for ERP Software.

Head-to-head benchmarks

MetricERP SoftwareGovTech
Monthly churn1.2%0.8%
Annual churn13.5%9.2%
Median ARPU$200$500
Typical customer base50-5,00050-500

Top erp software churn drivers

  • Implementation failure - system never goes fully live after months of effort28%
  • Total cost of ownership exceeds projections due to customization and integration costs24%
  • Business outgrows the ERP capabilities - graduates to enterprise tier or a different vendor20%
  • Module gaps in manufacturing, distribution, or industry-specific workflow requirements16%
Full ERP Software benchmark

Top govtech churn drivers

  • Budget appropriation cycle not renewed for the software line item32%
  • Procurement rules required retendering after contract term27%
  • Elected official change shifted departmental priorities20%
  • Product failed FedRAMP, StateRAMP, or CJIS compliance audit13%
Full GovTech benchmark

Why govtech retains better than erp software

The 0.4-point gap between GovTech and ERP Software reflects differences in switching cost, value density, and purchase motivation. GovTech customers face higher integration and data-migration friction, which extends tenure. ERP Software tends to have more fragmented alternatives and weaker lock-in. Details in each benchmark page above.

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