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FastSpring

by FastSpring · Santa Barbara, United States · Since 2005

Merchant of record e-commerce for software companies.

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Starting price
Pay as you go
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is FastSpring?

FastSpring is subscription billing software from FastSpring, based in Santa Barbara, United States and has been building software since 2005. Merchant of record e-commerce for software companies.

Subscription billing platforms manage plans, trials, upgrades, proration, dunning and revenue recognition for businesses that bill on a recurring basis. They sit between your product and the payment gateway and are usually priced on a percentage of billings or a platform fee.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +21 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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FastSpring features

Category-standard capabilities plus what FastSpring adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Plan and pricing catalogue with add-ons
  • Proration, upgrades and downgrades
  • Dunning and failed-payment recovery
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606 / Ind AS 115)
  • Multi-currency and tax handling
  • Customer self-service portal
  • Usage-based and metered billing
  • Payment gateway orchestration

FastSpring pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How FastSpring charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on fastspring.com.

Specifications

Category
Subscription billing software
Vendor
FastSpring
Headquarters
Santa Barbara, United States
Founded
2005
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Pay as you go
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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FastSpring — frequently asked questions

What is FastSpring?+

FastSpring is subscription billing software by FastSpring. Merchant of record e-commerce for software companies.

How much does FastSpring cost?+

FastSpring does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does FastSpring offer a free trial or free plan?+

FastSpring typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is FastSpring made in India?+

No. FastSpring is developed by FastSpring in Santa Barbara, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is FastSpring best suited for?+

FastSpring suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for subscription billing software.

What are the best alternatives to FastSpring?+

Popular alternatives in subscription billing software include Chargebee, Zoho Subscriptions, Razorpay Subscriptions. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is FastSpring deployed?+

FastSpring is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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