Aria Billing vs Cheddar
| Aria Billing | Cheddar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $99/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | api, Web |
| Billing model | hybrid | subscription-plus-usage |
| API metering | Yes | Yes |
| Event ingestion | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid credits | Yes | Yes |
| Invoice generation | Yes | Yes |
| Rating methods | per-unit, standard tiered, volume-based, flat rate per tier, high-water mark, threshold, pay-as-you-go, allowance-plus-overage, shared pool | per-unit; flat fee; included quantity with overage; prepaid credits |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 99 /mo |
Both are listed in Best Usage-Based Billing Software. On Freedom251, Aria Billing scores higher on our published basis.