Chargebee vs Recurly
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026). Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Chargebee ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for SaaS and subscription businesses billing customers. A feature-rich, highly flexible platform for complex subscription management and automation.
At a glance
| Chargebee | Recurly | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Best for | Flexible B2B SaaS billing | Subscriber retention & LTV |
| Pricing | $$$ ($399 to $999+/mo) | $$$ ($249+/mo + % of revenue) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
Chargebee
A feature-rich, highly flexible platform for complex subscription management and automation.
www.chargebee.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026)
Recurly
The leader in revenue recovery and churn reduction for subscription businesses.
recurly.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.