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
0.5–0.8% on top of standard Stripe fees. You handle taxes.. 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 | 0.5–0.8% on top of standard Stripe fees. You handle taxes. | — | — | 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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