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Open source Chargebee alternatives: 1 app ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

1 of the 9 Chargebee alternatives we track are open source. Lago ranks highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Lago logoLagoOpen source—YesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 342.3
  1. Lago logo

    1. LagoTop pick

    Best for: API and AI companies with usage-based pricing that want to own their billing system.

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Chargebee

    Open-source and self-hostable, better suited to metered, usage-based pricing.

    Pros

    • Self-hostable under the AGPL
    • Built for usage metering and hybrid pricing
    • No percentage-of-revenue fee when self-hosted

    Cons

    • Needs a separate payment processor
    • Self-hosting means running and upgrading it yourself
    • Premium features require a paid licence
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Lago a good Chargebee alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getlago.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid tier
    Lago Premium
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getlago.com(opens source in a new tab)