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Two Minute Billing next to seven billing platforms. The biggest differences are how each one is priced, who is the seller, and whether you can run it yourself. Each page also says when the other product is the better fit.
We make Two Minute Billing. Last updated October 29, 2026.
The key difference, product by product
Select a product to see the full comparison: price, hidden costs, features, and when it is the better fit.
- ChargebeeChargebee charges a percentage of monthly invoicing volume and lists 40+ gateways. We charge a flat monthly price, and you can self-host. Compare
- Stripe BillingStripe Billing charges 0.7% of Billing volume. We bill through the same Stripe account for a flat monthly price, and add 10 more gateways. Compare
- PaddlePaddle is the merchant of record and charges 5% + 50¢ per sale. With us you are the seller, on your own gateway, for a flat price. Compare
- RecurlyRecurly charges a monthly fee plus a percentage of billing volume. We charge a flat monthly price, and the engine is open source. Compare
- Chargify (Maxio)Maxio starts with a demo and $599 a month. You can sign up for our Free plan today, or self-host the engine. Compare
- ZuoraZuora publishes no list prices and starts with an expert call. Our prices are on our pricing page, and you can start free today. Compare
- Lemon SqueezyLemon Squeezy is the merchant of record and charges 5% + 50¢ plus surcharges per sale. With us you are the seller, on your own gateway. Compare
The eight at a glance
From each product's public pricing pages and docs, as of October 29, 2026.
| Product | Price | Fee on your revenue | Seller | Gateways | Self-host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Minute Billing | Free plan under $1,000 a month, then a flat monthly price | 0% | You | 11, on your own accounts | Yes, free (AGPL-3.0) |
| Chargebee | Percentage of invoicing volume | Yes | You | 40+ | Not listed |
| Stripe Billing | 0.7% of Billing volume | Yes, 0.7% | You | Stripe | Not listed |
| Paddle | 5% + 50¢ per transaction | Yes, 5% + 50¢ | Paddle | Through Paddle | Not listed |
| Recurly | $249 a month + 0.9% | Yes | You | 20+ | Not listed |
| Chargify (Maxio) | $599 a month, up to $100K | None listed | You | 20+ | Not listed |
| Zuora | By quote | Not published | You | 54 in its docs | Not listed |
| Lemon Squeezy | 5% + 50¢, plus surcharges | Yes, 5% + 50¢ and more | Lemon Squeezy | Through Lemon Squeezy | Not listed |
"Not listed": the product's public pages we checked list no self-hosted or open-source edition. Gateway counts are as each product states them, or as its docs list them.
Last updated October 29, 2026. Facts checked on October 29, 2026.
How we compare: We read each product's public pricing pages and docs, and note the date we checked them. We do not test their products or use review scores.
We make Two Minute Billing, so we are not neutral. Product names on these pages are trademarks of their owners and are named only to compare. Something changed? Tell us.
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