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Orb alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll subscription billing software

Top picks

  • Stripe Billing logo

    Best overall

    Stripe Billing

    Custom domain price: $10 per month

  • Chargebee logo

    Best free option

    Chargebee

    Starting price: $0 + 0.80% of billing (Billing)

Common reasons people leave Orb: fees scale with billing volume, which adds up for high-revenue companies, and netSuite, Salesforce and revenue recognition reports need the Enterprise plan. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Orb, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Stripe Billing currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Stripe Billing logoStripe BillingPaid$10 per monthNoWeb5 of 568.8
2Chargebee logoChargebeeFree plan + paid$99 a month + 0.65% of billingNoWeb8 of 864.8
3Recurly logoRecurlyPaid$249 a month + 0.9% of billing volume (Starter)NoWeb6 of 661.8
4Zoho Billing logoZoho BillingPaid$39 per organization/month, billed annuallyNoWeb, Windows, macOS +27 of 759.4
  1. Stripe Billing logo

    1. Stripe BillingTop pick

    Best for: Startups and developer-led teams already processing payments with Stripe

    PaidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Orb

    Simpler to start if payments already run on Stripe, with usage billing built into the same account.

    Pros

    • No separate vendor if you already use Stripe payments
    • Pay-as-you-go pricing with no monthly fee
    • Smart Retries recover failed card payments automatically

    Cons

    • Tied to Stripe as the payment processor
    • Percentage fee on billing volume adds up at scale
    • Many setups need developer time through the API
    Visit Stripe Billing Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Stripe Billing a good Orb alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pay-as-you-go fee
    0.7% of billing volume
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Failed payment retries
    Smart Retries (machine learning)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Usage-based billing
    Yes, via Metronome
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pay-as-you-go pricing
    0.7% of billing volume, no recurring fees
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom domain price
    $10 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Chargebee logo

    2. Chargebee

    Best for: SaaS and subscription companies that want billing independent of a single payment gateway

    Free plan + paidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Orb

    Broader subscription management with dunning, revenue recognition and a free starter tier.

    Pros

    • Works with 40+ payment gateways, so you can switch processors
    • Revenue recognition and CPQ available from the same vendor
    • Native links to Xero, QuickBooks, Salesforce and HubSpot

    Cons

    • Several integrations and features are paid add-ons on higher tiers
    • Volume-based pricing grows with your revenue
    • More setup than billing built into a payment processor
    Visit Chargebee Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Chargebee a good Orb alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Payment gateways
    40+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Currencies
    100+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Accounting integrations
    Xero, QuickBooks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Revenue recognition
    Yes (add-on)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $0 + 0.80% of billing (Billing)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing paid tier
    $99 a month + 0.65% of billing
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth Starter plan
    $0 for Chargebee Billing customers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CPQ Lite
    First 50 quotes free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chargebee.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Recurly logo

    3. Recurly

    Best for: Consumer and SaaS subscription businesses that want to cut failed-payment churn

    PaidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Orb

    Subscription billing focused on retention and failed-payment recovery for recurring plans.

    Pros

    • Runs several payment gateways side by side
    • Strong dunning and churn-recovery tools
    • Long free trial on the entry plan

    Cons

    • Monthly base fee plus a share of billing volume
    • Advanced retention and revenue recognition are separate products
    • Larger plans need a sales quote
    Visit Recurly Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Recurly a good Orb alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $249 a month + 0.9% of billing volume (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recurly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    90 days (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recurly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Currencies
    140+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recurly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment gateways
    20+ on Starter
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recurly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Engage add-on
    From $1,600 a month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recurly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    RevRec add-on
    From $850 a month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recurly.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Zoho Billing logo

    4. Zoho Billing

    Best for: Small SaaS and service businesses that want subscription billing inside the Zoho suite

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Orb

    Low-cost billing that fits small companies already using Zoho Books or CRM.

    Pros

    • Handles one-time, recurring and usage-based billing
    • Dunning management for failed payments
    • Tight links with Zoho Books and Zoho CRM

    Cons

    • Subscription features need the Premium plan
    • Lower plans cap yearly invoices and billed revenue
    • Fewer revenue analytics than Chargebee or Recurly
    Visit Zoho Billing Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Zoho Billing a good Orb alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Usage-based billing
    Yes, on Premium
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Dunning
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Invoice limit
    100,000 per year on Standard and Premium
    Checked Nov 2, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $39 per organization/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    $50 per organization/month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $100 per organization/month, or $79 billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Orb alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Stripe Billing logo

Best Orb alternative for most people

Stripe Billing

Simpler to start if payments already run on Stripe, with usage billing built into the same account.

Chargebee logo

Best Orb alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Chargebee

Broader subscription management with dunning, revenue recognition and a free starter tier.

Zoho Billing logo

Best Orb alternative for Mac

Zoho Billing

Low-cost billing that fits small companies already using Zoho Books or CRM.

Zoho Billing logo

Best Orb alternative for Windows

Zoho Billing

Low-cost billing that fits small companies already using Zoho Books or CRM.

Zoho Billing logo

Best Orb alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho Billing

Low-cost billing that fits small companies already using Zoho Books or CRM.

Recurly logo

Best Orb alternative for working in the browser

Recurly

Subscription billing focused on retention and failed-payment recovery for recurring plans.

Orb alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Orb?

Stripe Billing ranks first right now. Simpler to start if payments already run on Stripe, with usage billing built into the same account. Chargebee and Recurly follow it in our ranking.

Orb vs Stripe Billing: what's the difference?

Both Orb and Stripe Billing are paid products. Verified prices: Orb $6 per credit (Business), Stripe Billing $10 per month. Both run on Web.

Is Orb free?

Orb is a paid product. Starting price: $6 per credit (Business); Credit cost: 0.60% of billing volume plus metered usage. Checked on Orb's own site, November 2026.

How much do Orb alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Orb alternatives: Stripe Billing, $10 per month; Chargebee, $99 a month + 0.65% of billing; Recurly, $249 a month + 0.9% of billing volume (Starter); Zoho Billing, $39 per organization/month, billed annually. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Orb?

Yes. Chargebee (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Orb?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Orb?

The complaints we hear most: fees scale with billing volume, which adds up for high-revenue companies; netSuite, Salesforce and revenue recognition reports need the Enterprise plan; hosted only, unlike open-source options such as Lago.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Orb, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.