Best Usage-Based Billing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Aforo is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Credyt and Flexprice. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Credyt. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Credyt at $1/mo.
If customer charges need to follow measured consumption, usage-based billing tools can help turn activity into rated charges and invoices. Compare API metering and event ingestion to see how usage data is handled, then consider billing models, rating methods, and whether prepaid credits fit your approach. Invoice generation, free-plan availability, and paid-from details offer further points of comparison. The ranking begins with Aforo and Cheddar, followed by Credyt and Flexprice; Solvimon and Lago also appear among the first entries. Check which combination of metering, rating, and billing options aligns with how you intend to charge customers.
27 usage-based billing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
5 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AforoWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 2 | CredytWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $1/mo | 6.4 | |
| 3 | FlexpriceWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $299/mo | 6.4 | |
| 4 | LagoWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 5 | SolvimonWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $2,500/mo | 6.4 | |
| 6 | Zuora CPQWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 7 | CheddarWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $99/mo | 5.4 |
| 8 | GotransverseWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $37,500/mo | 5.3 |
| 9 | Tridens MonetizationWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $500/mo | 5.3 |
| 10 | Aria BillingWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 11 | Continuous CommandWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 12 | m3terWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 13 | MeteroidWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | €219/mo | 5.2 |
| 14 | Oracle Subscription ManagementNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 15 | Sequence CPQWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $799/mo | 5.1 |
| 16 | UbersmithWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 17 | Zuora BillingNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 18 | BillingPlatform Accounts ReceivableWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 19 | HyperlineWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $299/mo | 5.0 |
| 20 | MeasureWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $500/mo | 5.0 |
| 21 | OneBillWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 22 | Oracle Fusion Cloud MarketingWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 23 | OpenMeterWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 24 | OrbWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 25 | AmberfloNo platforms listed | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | $99/mo | 4.8 |
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Questions about this list
Which usage-based billing software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Aforo is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 6.4. Credyt is second and Flexprice third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Credyt has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.