The Cheapest Subscription Billing Platform
Free up to 100 subscribers. $19/month flat after that. Zero per-transaction fees. Stop paying 5% of your revenue to billing platforms.
Cost Comparison
Monthly billing platform cost at different subscriber counts (assuming $50 avg subscription)
| Platform | Monthly Base | Transaction Fee | Cost @ 100 subs | Cost @ 500 subs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paylio Free | $0 | 0% | $0 | $19 |
| Paylio Basic | $19 | 0% | $19 | $19 |
| Stripe Billing | $0 | 0.5-0.8% | $25-40* | $125-200* |
| Lemon Squeezy | $0 | 5% + 50c | $300* | $1,500* |
| Paddle | $0 | 5% + 50c | $300* | $1,500* |
| Chargebee | $249+ | 0.75% | $274* | $287* |
* Estimated based on $50 average subscription price. Excludes payment gateway processing fees (Stripe ~2.9%). Paylio uses Stripe/Razorpay for processing.
Why Flat Pricing Wins
Predictable Costs
Know exactly what you'll pay every month. No surprises as revenue grows.
Saves at Scale
At $10K MRR, save $481/mo vs Lemon Squeezy. At $50K MRR, save $2,481/mo.
Free to Start
100 subscribers free. No credit card. No time limit on the free tier.
Simple Math
$19/mo or $99/mo. That's it. No percentage calculations needed.
FAQ
What is the cheapest subscription billing platform?
Paylio is the cheapest subscription billing platform for small to mid-size projects. It's free for up to 100 subscribers and $19/month flat after that — with zero per-transaction fees. Competitors like Stripe Billing (0.5%), Lemon Squeezy (5%), and Paddle (5%) charge per-transaction fees that grow with your revenue.
Is there a free subscription billing platform?
Yes. Paylio's free tier includes up to 100 subscribers, 2 projects, full API access, and built-in entitlements. No credit card required, no time limit. Many platforms offer free trials but not permanent free tiers.
Why does flat pricing save money?
Per-transaction billing platforms take a percentage of every payment you process. As your revenue grows, so does their cut. At $10K MRR, a 5% fee means $500/month to your billing platform. Paylio's $19/month stays $19/month regardless of revenue.
What do I get on Paylio's free tier?
The free tier includes: up to 100 subscribers, 2 projects, full API access, all SDKs (Python, Node.js, Go, Rust), built-in entitlements, embeddable checkout widget, and MRR analytics. You only upgrade when you need more subscribers or projects.
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Free up to 100 subscribers. No credit card required. No per-transaction fees.
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