1. Recurly
Recurly · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Subscription management and billing for digital businesses.
On request
Quote-based
Subscription billing software · Alternatives
Best Chargebee Retention alternatives in India (2026)
Chargebee Retention is a subscription billing software product from Chargebee, San Francisco, priced at On request. 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, and 3 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Chargebee Retention are Recurly (On request), Zuora (On request), Maxio (On request), Younium (On request) and Cleverbridge (On request). 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 Chargebee Retention alternative
The price isn't published
Chargebee quotes Chargebee Retention per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Chargebee Retention has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Chargebee Retention alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Chargebee Retention's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Chargebee Retention (current) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Recurly | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Zuora | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Maxio | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Younium | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 5 |  Cleverbridge | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Cashfree Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Orb | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Frisbii | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  Togai | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Pabbly Subscriptions | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  BillingPlatform | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  PayU Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Instamojo Subscriptions | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Payments | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Stripe Billing | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Paddle | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  FastSpring | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Lemon Squeezy | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Billsby | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Gumroad | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Chargebee Retention alternatives in detail
2. Zuora
Zuora · Redwood City · Subscription billing software · 4.2/5
Enterprise subscription billing and revenue.
On request
Quote-based
3. Maxio
Maxio · Atlanta · Subscription billing software · 4.1/5
B2B SaaS billing and financial operations (Chargify + SaaSOptics).
On request
Quote-based
4. Younium
Younium · Stockholm · Subscription billing software · 4.1/5
Subscription management for B2B SaaS in Europe.
On request
Quote-based
5. Cleverbridge
Cleverbridge · Cologne · Subscription billing software · 4.1/5
Global e-commerce and subscription billing for software.
On request
Quote-based
6. 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
Key features
- UPI AutoPay
- e-NACH
- Card mandates
- Recurring debits (presentations)
- Subscription plans for customers
7. Orb
Orb · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4/5
Usage-based billing and revenue infrastructure.
On request
Quote-based
8. Frisbii
Frisbii · Frankfurt am Main · Subscription billing software · 4/5
Recurring revenue platform for subscription billing, dunning, invoicing and payments in 140+ currencies.
On request
Quote-based
9. Togai
Togai (a Zuora company) · Redwood City · Subscription billing software · 3.9/5
Usage-based billing infrastructure that meters events, rates them and bills for hybrid pricing models.
On request
Quote-based
10. Pabbly Subscriptions
Pabbly · Bhopal · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Subscription billing with zero transaction fees and Indian gateways.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chargebee Retention
- Publishes a price (₹1,500/mo); Chargebee Retention is quote-only
Chargebee Retention alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Chargebee Retention
Free Chargebee Retention alternatives
Indian alternatives to Chargebee Retention
How to choose a Chargebee Retention 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.
Chargebee Retention alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Chargebee Retention in 2026?+
The closest matches to Chargebee Retention on App Advisor are Recurly (On request), Zuora (On request), Maxio (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Chargebee Retention, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Chargebee Retention?+
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 Chargebee Retention?+
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 Chargebee Retention?+
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.
Chargebee Retention vs Recurly: which is better?+
Recurly is the closest match to Chargebee Retention in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Chargebee Retention alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in subscription billing software or a category Chargebee Retention also covers, and Chargebee'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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