Chargebee Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Chargebee pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $5K per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Chargebee offers 3 pricing tiers: Starter, Performance, Enterprise. Standard paid plans include Starter at $0/month, Performance at $599/month. The Performance plan is growing saas businesses with recurring revenue models.
Compared to other subscription billing software, Chargebee is positioned at the premium price point.
Chargebee is a subscription billing and revenue management platform designed for SaaS and subscription businesses. With a generous free tier supporting up to $250,000 in cumulative billing, Chargebee offers startups an accessible entry point into professional subscription management. The Performance plan at $599/month includes advanced features like revenue recognition and multi-gateway support, while Enterprise plans cater to businesses with complex multi-brand operations.
All Chargebee Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter billingVolume: $250K cumulative billing lifetime | Free | Free 0 | Early-stage startups and businesses testing subscription models |
| Performance billingVolume: $100K MRR included, 0.75% overage fee beyond | $599 /month | $7188 /month | Growing SaaS businesses with recurring revenue models |
| Enterprise | Contact | Contact | Large enterprises with complex billing needs and high volume |
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Starter
- Recurring invoicing
- Hosted checkout pages
- Coupon management
- Basic subscription management
- Standard reporting
Performance
- Everything in Starter
- Advanced subscription management
- Revenue recognition
- Advanced analytics
- API access
- Multi-gateway support
Enterprise
- Everything in Performance
- Multi-brand operations
- Multi-entity management
- Custom API rate limits
- Account hierarchies
- On-demand discounting
- Dedicated support
- Custom contract terms
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does Chargebee cost?
Chargebee offers a free Starter plan for businesses processing up to $250K in cumulative billing. After that, the Performance plan costs $599/month for up to $100K in monthly recurring revenue, with a 0.75% overage fee beyond that. Enterprise pricing is custom based on your needs.
02 What are Chargebee's transaction fees?
Chargebee itself doesn't charge transaction fees on the Starter plan until you exceed $250K cumulative billing. After that, there's a 0.75% overage fee. The Performance plan includes a 0.75% fee on revenue beyond $100K MRR. Payment processing fees depend on your chosen gateway (typically 2.9% + $0.30 for Stripe/PayPal).
03 Does Chargebee offer dunning management?
Yes, Chargebee includes dunning management in all plans to automatically retry failed payments and recover revenue. For advanced dunning features like customizable retry schedules and smart dunning workflows, you can add the Retention module starting at $250/month.
04 How does Chargebee compare to Stripe Billing?
Chargebee offers more comprehensive subscription management features out-of-the-box, including revenue recognition and advanced analytics, while Stripe Billing is more payment-focused with tighter integration to Stripe's payment infrastructure. Chargebee's free tier goes up to $250K billing vs Stripe's pay-as-you-go model starting at 0.5%. For businesses already using Stripe for payments, Stripe Billing may be simpler, but Chargebee offers more flexibility with multi-gateway support.
05 When does the 0.75% overage fee apply?
On the free Starter plan, the 0.75% overage fee applies once you exceed $250,000 in cumulative lifetime billing. On the Performance plan ($599/month), the 0.75% overage fee kicks in when you process more than $100,000 in monthly recurring revenue. This fee is charged monthly on all billing volume above the threshold.
06 What payment gateways does Chargebee support?
Chargebee supports 30+ payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, Authorize.net, GoCardless, and regional providers. This multi-gateway support lets you optimize for different markets and reduce dependency on a single provider, unlike Stripe Billing which only works with Stripe payments.