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Lago — Open-source metering and usage-based billing

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.

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Pricing

Self-hosted: free. Cloud: from $100/month

Best for

SaaS
AI products
Usage-based pricing
open source
developers
self hosted
web
Usage-based billing
Teams scaling up
Low fees

Pros

✓Competitive fees as you scale
✓Advanced billing (usage, dunning, entitlements)

Cons

—Steeper learning curve
—You handle tax registrations yourself
—Limited conversion / paywall optimization

Alternatives

Stripe Billing0.5–0.8% on top of standard Stripe fees. You handle taxes.

Subscription billing with full developer control

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OrbCustom pricing (contact sales)

Usage-based billing for AI and SaaS

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ChargebeeFrom $249/month

Subscription management for scaling SaaS

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MetronomeCustom pricing (enterprise)

Usage-based billing for enterprise

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