Lago
The Open Source Usage-Based Billing API
Overview
Lago is an open-source, developer-first platform for usage-based billing. It provides the tools to meter usage, manage complex pricing, and automate invoicing. Being open-source, it offers maximum flexibility, data ownership, and can be self-hosted for complete control.
✨ Key Features
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Event-based metering
- Flexible pricing model creation
- Subscription and usage-based hybrid models
- Prepaid credits and wallets
- REST API
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source model provides ultimate flexibility and no vendor lock-in
- Developer-centric design
- Transparent and community-driven
Unique Value: Offers the flexibility and control of building in-house, without the massive engineering investment, through an open-source model.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Implementing metered billing for a new product
- Migrating from a custom-built billing system
- Building a billing solution that requires full data ownership
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-technical teams looking for a no-code solution
- Businesses that require a wide range of out-of-the-box integrations with enterprise systems
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a transparent, cost-effective, and customizable alternative to closed-source, proprietary billing platforms.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Scale tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Self-hosted is free. Cloud has a free tier for up to $50k revenue.
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