Lago vs Maxio: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose Lago if keeping fees low matters most.
- Choose Maxio if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
- Both work for: saas.
Lago
Self-hosted: free. Cloud: from $100/month
Open source Stripe Billing alternative with powerful metering and usage-based pricing. Self-hostable (free) or cloud. Built for AI apps and SaaS with complex pricing models.
Maxio
Custom pricing (contact sales)
Formerly Chargify + SaaSOptics. B2B SaaS billing with revenue recognition, dunning, and usage-based pricing. Built for $1M+ ARR companies.
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Best for
Lago is best for SaaS, AI products, Usage-based pricing, open source, developers, self hosted. Maxio is best for B2B, SaaS, Enterprise, Usage-based billing, revenue recognition, web.
FAQ
Is Lago better than Maxio?
Neither is universally better. Lago is the right pick if keeping fees low matters most; Maxio wins if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
Which is cheaper, Lago or Maxio?
Lago ranks higher on fee competitiveness (5/5). Lago pricing: Self-hosted: free. Cloud: from $100/month. Maxio pricing: Custom pricing (contact sales).
Can I switch from Lago to Maxio?
Yes — most subscription and billing tools support migration via CSV import or API. Expect to reconfigure webhooks, paywalls, and entitlements. Check both vendors' migration docs before committing.
Does Lago handle sales tax?
No. Lago does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.
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