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Best Billsby alternatives in India (2026)

Billsby is a subscription billing software product from Billsby, London, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.

Billsby review

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Billsby are Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Stripe Billing (Pay as you go), Pabbly Subscriptions (₹1,500/mo), Paddle (Pay as you go) and PayU Subscriptions (Pay as you go). Instamojo Subscriptions is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.

Why businesses look for a Billsby alternative

There is no free plan

Billsby has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

Billsby is built in United Kingdom. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

Billsby alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Billsby's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Billsby logoBillsby (current)Pay as you goNoWebNo4.3/5
1Cashfree Subscriptions logoCashfree SubscriptionsPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
2Stripe Billing logoStripe BillingPay as you goNoWebNo4.5/5
3Pabbly Subscriptions logoPabbly Subscriptions₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.6/5
4Paddle logoPaddlePay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
5PayU Subscriptions logoPayU SubscriptionsPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
6FastSpring logoFastSpringPay as you goNoWebNo4.5/5
7Lemon Squeezy logoLemon SqueezyPay as you goNoWebNo4.3/5
8Zoho Payments logoZoho PaymentsPay as you goNoWebYes4.5/5
92Checkout (Verifone) logo2Checkout (Verifone)Pay as you goNoWebNo4.3/5
10Baremetrics logoBaremetrics₹9,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
11Recharge logoRechargePay as you goNoWebNo4.2/5
12Bold Subscriptions logoBold Subscriptions₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
13Rebilly logoRebilly$15/mo + 1% of collected revenue (Basic)NoWebNo4/5
14Skio logoSkio₹40,000/moNoWebNo4.1/5
15ChargeOver logoChargeOverStarts at $229/monthNoWebNo3.9/5
16Memberful logoMemberful$49/month + 4.9% transaction feeNoWebNo3.9/5
17Sticky.io logoSticky.io$499/month + 1% of gross salesNoWebNo3.9/5
18ChargeDesk logoChargeDesk$29/month (Hobby)NoWebNo3.9/5
19Instamojo Subscriptions logoInstamojo SubscriptionsFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
20Gumroad logoGumroadFree planYesWebNo4.5/5

Top 10 Billsby alternatives in detail

Cashfree Subscriptions logo

1. Cashfree Subscriptions

Cashfree Payments · Bengaluru · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5

Recurring collections with UPI AutoPay and e-NACH.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with Billsby

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)

Key features

  • UPI AutoPay
  • e-NACH
  • Card mandates
  • Recurring debits (presentations)
  • Subscription plans for customers
Paddle logo

4. Paddle

Paddle · London · Subscription billing software · 4.4/5

Merchant of record for SaaS with billing and tax handled.

Pay as you go

Free trial

FastSpring logo

6. FastSpring

FastSpring · Santa Barbara · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5

Merchant of record e-commerce for software companies.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Lemon Squeezy logo

7. Lemon Squeezy

Lemon Squeezy (Stripe) · Wilmington · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5

Merchant of record for selling software and digital products.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Zoho Payments logo

8. Zoho Payments

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5

Payment gateway from Zoho integrated with Zoho Books and Billing.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with Billsby

  • Built in India (Chennai)
Baremetrics logo

10. Baremetrics

Baremetrics · Chattanooga · Subscription billing software · 4.2/5

Subscription analytics and dunning for Stripe businesses.

₹9,000/mo

Free trial

Billsby alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Billsby alternative

  • Start with your billing complexity. If you have three plans and monthly cycles, your payment gateway's built-in subscriptions may be enough.
  • Check gateway support in India — Razorpay, Cashfree and PayU — alongside Stripe for international customers.
  • Understand pricing: a percentage of revenue looks small at launch and large at scale; negotiate a cap early.

Billsby alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Billsby in 2026?+

The closest matches to Billsby on App Advisor are Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Stripe Billing (Pay as you go), Pabbly Subscriptions (₹1,500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Billsby, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Billsby?+

Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Gumroad (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Billsby?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Pabbly Subscriptions starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Instamojo Subscriptions also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Billsby?+

Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Pabbly Subscriptions (₹1,500/mo), PayU Subscriptions (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Billsby vs Cashfree Subscriptions: which is better?+

Cashfree Subscriptions is the closest match to Billsby in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Billsby alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in subscription billing software or a category Billsby also covers, and Billsby's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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