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Free Stripe Billing alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 8 Stripe Billing alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Chargebee, Lemon Squeezy and Lago rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Chargebee logoChargebeeFree plan + paid$99 a month + 0.65% of billingNoWeb8 of 883.8
2Lemon Squeezy logoLemon SqueezyFree—NoWeb4 of 466.2
3Lago logoLagoOpen source—YesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 355.9
4RevenueCat logoRevenueCatFree plan + paidUp to $2,500 monthly tracked revenueNoWeb, iOS, Android5 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

    83.8

    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) ×0.15100
    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. Lemon Squeezy logo

    2. Lemon Squeezy

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

    FreeWeb

    66.2

    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) ×0.15100
    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)
  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. RevenueCat logo

    4. 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)