Head to head · Subscription billing software
Chargebee vs Zoho Subscriptions
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Chargebee rates highest.
Subscription billing, revenue recognition and retention for SaaS.
Recurring billing with dunning and GST, now part of Zoho Billing.
| Compare | Chargebee | Zoho Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Subscription billing software | Subscription billing software |
| Vendor | Chargebee | Zoho Corporation |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free plan | ₹1,499/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2011 | 1996 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
Chargebee: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +15 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked subscription billing software options in our catalogue
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- 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
Zoho Subscriptions: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked subscription billing software options in our catalogue
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Chargebee or Zoho Subscriptions?+
Chargebee scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Chargebee cheaper than Zoho Subscriptions?+
Chargebee starts at Free plan and Zoho Subscriptions at ₹1,499/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Chargebee to Zoho Subscriptions?+
Most subscription billing software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.