AI apps mix subscriptions (Pro/Team) with usage (tokens, runs, GPU minutes). The right stack supports hybrid pricing without invoices breaking.
4 tools matched
Inference cost is variable; subscription revenue isn't. Tools that meter usage and bill on top of base plans protect margin as a model gets cheaper or more expensive.
Subscription billing with full developer control
Pay-as-you-go: 0.7% of billing volume. Or from €500/month (pay monthly, up to €80k volume/mo, 1-year contract, 0.67% beyond). Plus standard Stripe payment processing (1.5%+€0.25 EU cards).. Subscription billing with full developer control.
Open-source metering and usage-based billing
Self-hosted: free. Cloud: from $100/month. Open-source metering and usage-based billing.
Usage-based billing for AI and SaaS
Custom pricing (contact sales). Usage-based billing for AI and SaaS.
Real-time metering and usage-based billing
From $500/month. Real-time metering and usage-based billing.
| Tool | Pricing | MoR | A/B | Ease | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe Billing | Pay-as-you-go: 0.7% of billing volume. Or from €500/month (pay monthly, up to €80k volume/mo, 1-year contract, 0.67% beyond). Plus standard Stripe payment processing (1.5%+€0.25 EU cards). | — | — | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Lago | Self-hosted: free. Cloud: from $100/month | — | — | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Orb | Custom pricing (contact sales) | — | — | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Amberflo | From $500/month | — | — | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Stripe Billing — the best balance of ease, conversion, and fees. Subscription billing with full developer control.
For most of this audience we recommend Stripe Billing + Stripe Tax — Default stack for AI SaaS with usage-based pricing.
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