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Stripe Billing alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • Chargebee logo

    Best overall

    Chargebee

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

  • Lago logo

    Best free option

    Lago

    Open source

  • Lago logo

    Best open source

    Lago

    Open source

Common reasons people leave Stripe Billing: tied to Stripe as the payment processor, and percentage fee on billing volume adds up at scale. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Stripe Billing, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Chargebee currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Chargebee logoChargebeeFree plan + paid$99 a month + 0.65% of billingNoWeb8 of 868.8
2Recurly logoRecurlyPaid$249 a month + 0.9% of billing volume (Starter)NoWeb6 of 664.8
3Lago logoLagoOpen source—YesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 355.9
4Paddle logoPaddlePaid—NoWeb6 of 652.6
5Lemon Squeezy logoLemon SqueezyFree—NoWeb4 of 451.2
6Razorpay logoRazorpayPaidCustom pricing above ₹5,00,000 monthly revenueNoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 850.0
7RevenueCat logoRevenueCatFree plan + paidUp to $2,500 monthly tracked revenueNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 542.3
8Orb logoOrbPaid$6 per credit (Business)NoWeb5 of 542.3
  1. Chargebee logo

    1. ChargebeeTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stripe Billing

    Billing that works across 40+ gateways, so you aren't locked to Stripe as processor.

    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 Compare with Stripe BillingDetails 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 Chargebee a good Stripe Billing 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)
  2. Recurly logo

    2. Recurly

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

    PaidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stripe Billing

    Dedicated subscription platform with deeper churn-recovery and multi-gateway routing.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Recurly a good Stripe Billing 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)
  3. Lago logo

    3. Lago

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stripe Billing

    Open-source and self-hostable, built for usage-based pricing without a percentage fee on billed revenue.

    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
    Visit Lago Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Stripe Billing 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)
  4. Paddle logo

    4. Paddle

    Best for: SaaS and app companies that want payments and global sales tax handled by a merchant of record.

    PaidWeb

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stripe Billing

    Merchant of record that also files sales tax and VAT for you.

    Pros

    • Takes on global sales tax and VAT collection and filing
    • No monthly fee; you pay per transaction
    • Subscriptions, invoicing and dunning in one platform

    Cons

    • Per-transaction fee is higher than a plain payment processor
    • Built for software and digital goods, not physical products
    • Low-value products need a custom pricing conversation
    Visit Paddle Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    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 Paddle a good Stripe Billing alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Transaction fee
    5% + 50¢ per checkout transaction
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paddle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly fee
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paddle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Merchant of record
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paddle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tax coverage
    100+ jurisdictions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paddle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Currencies
    20+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paddle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    Custom pricing for high-volume businesses
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paddle.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Lemon Squeezy logo

    5. Lemon Squeezy

    Best for: Indie software makers who want global tax handled for them

    FreeWeb

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stripe Billing

    Simple merchant-of-record subscriptions for indie software, now owned by Stripe.

    Pros

    • Handles global sales tax and VAT as merchant of record
    • Subscriptions and licence keys built in
    • No monthly fee

    Cons

    • Per-transaction fees higher than plain payment processing
    • Future direction uncertain after the Stripe acquisition
    • Storefront options are basic
    Visit Lemon Squeezy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Lemon Squeezy a good Stripe Billing alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Transaction fee
    5% + 50¢
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemonsqueezy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly fee
    None for ecommerce features
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemonsqueezy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Merchant of record
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemonsqueezy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Stripe update
    Migration path to Stripe Managed Payments
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemonsqueezy.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Razorpay logo

    6. Razorpay

    Best for: Indian businesses that want a single gateway for UPI, cards and netbanking plus payouts

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stripe Billing

    Razorpay Subscriptions handles recurring UPI, card and e-mandate payments for businesses billing customers in India.

    Pros

    • Covers UPI, cards, netbanking, EMI and wallets in one integration
    • No setup fee or annual maintenance charge on the standard plan
    • Payment links, subscriptions and payouts live in the same dashboard

    Cons

    • Built for Indian businesses; not a general global processor
    • Standard fee applies even to UPI payments, which carry no bank MDR
    • Account activation needs KYC documents and review before going live
    Visit Razorpay Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    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 Razorpay a good Stripe Billing alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Standard fee
    2% + GST per transaction
    Checked Nov 8, 2026razorpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setup fee
    None, and no annual maintenance charge
    Checked Nov 8, 2026razorpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment methods
    Cards, netbanking, UPI and wallets
    Checked Nov 8, 2026razorpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Regulation
    RBI-authorised payment aggregator
    Checked Nov 8, 2026razorpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard pricing
    2% + GST per successful transaction
    Checked Nov 8, 2026razorpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setup cost
    ₹0 setup and ₹0 maintenance
    Checked Nov 8, 2026razorpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    0% gateway fee for the first 90 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026razorpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    Custom pricing above ₹5,00,000 monthly revenue
    Checked Nov 8, 2026razorpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. RevenueCat logo

    7. RevenueCat

    Best for: Mobile app teams that want subscriptions, paywalls and revenue metrics without building a billing backend

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stripe Billing

    Handles Apple and Google in-app subscriptions alongside web billing, for apps that sell in the stores.

    Pros

    • Open-source SDKs for native, cross-platform and web apps
    • Free until your app earns real revenue
    • Paywall editor and A/B tests change offers without app releases
    • Large integration list for analytics and attribution tools

    Cons

    • Percentage-of-revenue fee grows with your app's success
    • Free threshold is lower than Adapty's or Qonversion's
    • Entitlement checks depend on a third-party service being up
    Visit RevenueCat Details and reviews
    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 RevenueCat a good Stripe Billing alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free tier
    Up to $2,500 monthly tracked revenue
    Checked Nov 8, 2026revenuecat.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid pricing
    1% of tracked revenue
    Checked Nov 8, 2026revenuecat.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SDKs
    Open source
    Checked Nov 8, 2026revenuecat.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License (iOS SDK)
    MIT
    Checked Nov 3, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported platforms
    iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Unity, web and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026revenuecat.com(opens source in a new tab)
  8. Orb logo

    8. Orb

    Best for: AI, API and infrastructure companies with usage-based or hybrid pricing

    PaidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stripe Billing

    Bills from raw usage events with SQL metrics, credits and pricing simulations for complex usage plans.

    Pros

    • Bills from raw events, so pricing changes can be backdated or simulated
    • Handles prepaid credits, commitments and hybrid seat-plus-usage plans
    • Self-serve Business plan with free starter credits

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Orb Details and reviews
    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 Orb a good Stripe Billing alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $6 per credit (Business)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026withorb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit cost
    0.60% of billing volume plus metered usage
    Checked Nov 8, 2026withorb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free credits
    100 on sign-up
    Checked Nov 8, 2026withorb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payments integrations
    Stripe, Adyen
    Checked Nov 8, 2026withorb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ingestion scale
    250,000+ events per second
    Checked Nov 8, 2026withorb.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Stripe Billing alternative for…

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

Chargebee logo

Best Stripe Billing alternative for most people

Chargebee

Billing that works across 40+ gateways, so you aren't locked to Stripe as processor.

Lago logo

Best Stripe Billing alternative for a free option

Lago

Open-source and self-hostable, built for usage-based pricing without a percentage fee on billed revenue.

RevenueCat logo

Best Stripe Billing alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

RevenueCat

Handles Apple and Google in-app subscriptions alongside web billing, for apps that sell in the stores.

Lago logo

Best Stripe Billing alternative for open source

Lago

Open-source and self-hostable, built for usage-based pricing without a percentage fee on billed revenue.

Lago logo

Best Stripe Billing alternative for self-hosting

Lago

Open-source and self-hostable, built for usage-based pricing without a percentage fee on billed revenue.

Razorpay logo

Best Stripe Billing alternative for iPhone and Android

Razorpay

Razorpay Subscriptions handles recurring UPI, card and e-mandate payments for businesses billing customers in India.

Recurly logo

Best Stripe Billing alternative for working in the browser

Recurly

Dedicated subscription platform with deeper churn-recovery and multi-gateway routing.

Stripe Billing alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Stripe Billing?

Chargebee ranks first right now. Billing that works across 40+ gateways, so you aren't locked to Stripe as processor. Recurly and Lago follow it in our ranking.

Stripe Billing vs Chargebee: what's the difference?

Stripe Billing is a paid product; Chargebee is free with paid plans. Verified prices: Stripe Billing $10 per month, Chargebee $99 a month + 0.65% of billing. Both run on Web.

Is Stripe Billing free?

Stripe Billing is a paid product. Usage-based billing: Yes, via Metronome; Pay-as-you-go pricing: 0.7% of billing volume, no recurring fees; Custom domain price: $10 per month. Checked on Stripe Billing's own site, November 2026.

How much do Stripe Billing alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Stripe Billing alternatives: Chargebee, $99 a month + 0.65% of billing; Recurly, $249 a month + 0.9% of billing volume (Starter); Razorpay, Custom pricing above ₹5,00,000 monthly revenue; RevenueCat, Up to $2,500 monthly tracked revenue; Orb, $6 per credit (Business). 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 Stripe Billing?

Yes. Chargebee (free plan + paid), Lago (open source), Lemon Squeezy (free) and RevenueCat (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Stripe Billing?

Yes: Lago. Lago can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Stripe Billing?

The complaints we hear most: tied to Stripe as the payment processor; percentage fee on billing volume adds up at scale; many setups need developer time through the API.

How is this list ranked?

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