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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 16th, 2026 # Reviews of Chargebee Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 3.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews NB Narinder B Accounts and AdminAccounting, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I like that Chargebee automatically handles the billing and payment retries, as well as the communication with customers about upcoming payments.“ March 27, 2026 AR Agnes R Chief Executive OfficerInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Their reporting dashboard is very inflexible, I literally have to export everything to Excel to get a look at our custom fintech variables which makes no logical sense.“ July 13, 2026 cb cindy b RevopsInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Chargebee has been a strong backbone for our subscription operations. Once everything is configured, it runs reliably and gives us peace of mind on billing, revenue workflows, and reporting.“ November 20, 2025 Julien G RevOps SpecialistStaffing and Recruiting, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Lack of full customization (especially regarding Webhook behavior) and the tool’s black-box nature sometimes limits control over processes.“ October 27, 2025 AR Agnes R Chief Executive OfficerInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “So far its worked and it's saved me hours of doing this myself by exporting everything to an Excel spreadsheet to view our custom fintech variables.“ July 13, 2026 SS Serese S Founder and CEOInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Not being able to charge customers at the end of the month.“ October 22, 2025 Juan C process enginerMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Chargebee handles the follow-up emails and retry logic automatically, which has measurably reduced our involuntary churn without our team lifting a finger.“ January 13, 2026 LD Lisa D Billing AdministratorComputer Software, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I don't like that once a customer has entered payment details and turned on auto-pay, ALL invoices will get paid once they are created, even if the purchase is not part of the subscription. If a subscription is set for auto-pay and a customer decides to buy training, they should have the option to pay individually.“ August 6, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 110 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Kendall K. Founder and CEO Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Outstanding integrations; very configurable subscription pricing capabilities" July 27, 2026 5.0 Very, very good. Chargebee has helped us grow significantly since we implemented it. Plus, we could integrate it with ProfitWell out of the box to get accurate SaaS Metrics. Pros Integration without code, and flexible subscription setup. We offer a white-label product, which allows each of our white-label accounts to integrate their own billing with Chargebee. Truly game-changing vs. writing so much code just to integrate billing. Cons Some of the changes we needed to make required running batch programs. This wasn't that difficult, but not for the average user. Alternatives considered [Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/) Reason for choosing Chargebee Easier implementation without the need for code. Switched from [WooCommerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/225601/WooCommerce/) We needed a system that could integrate into our platform without code. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer process enginer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Scalable, Reliable, and Feature-Rich." January 13, 2026 4.0 My overall experience with Chargebee has been excellent. It has successfully transformed our billing from a manual, error-prone process into a fully automated revenue engine. The platform is incredibly robust—it handles everything from complex prorated billing to global tax compliance without breaking a sweat. While the initial configuration took some effort, the peace of mind knowing our 'quote-to-cash' process is automated is worth the investment. It’s a sophisticated tool that feels built for companies serious about scaling. Pros The automated dunning management and smart retries are life-savers. We used to lose significant revenue every month simply because of expired credit cards or temporary bank declines. Chargebee handles the follow-up emails and retry logic automatically, which has measurably reduced our involuntary churn without our team lifting a finger. Cons he pricing structure can be a bit frustrating as you scale. While the 'Starter' plan is great for small businesses, the jump to the next tier is significant. Additionally, the revenue-based overage fees feel like a 'success tax'—the more you grow, the more they take. I wish there were more mid-tier options for businesses that are growing but aren't quite ready for the full Enterprise cost. Review Source Giovanni P. CEO Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "🚨 Startups and Saas companies out there: save yourself the trouble and stay away from Chargebee" July 30, 2025 1.0 As a startup managing hundreds of subscriptions across web and mobile per day, we chose Chargebee expecting enterprise-grade reliability, trustworthy metrics, and responsive support. Unfortunately, that’s not what we’re experiencing. For weeks, our team has been raising serious issues: ❌ Inconsistent reporting and unreliable metrics ❌ Unclear documentation around subscription statuses ❌ Broken mobile checkout experiences Plus, customer support systematically delays responses and repeatedly defers issues, with promises of updates that never arrive. We opened the latest ticket \[sensitive content hidden\], and we’re still waiting for answers. Hope this message helps others avoid the same issues. Pros Fix the price up to a certain volume. Coupon management module. Nothing more, it was a mistake to adopt it. Cons Broken checkout and subscription management mobile experience. Unreliable reporting. Low quality and slow customer support. Review Source Christopher D. Senior Finance Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Reliable Billing Platform That Cut Our Manual Work Substantially" August 19, 2026 4.0 Pros The NetSuite integration has been easy to work with — the sync holds up without much hand-holding, and billing data lands in the GL cleanly. Customer support has also been a strong point; responses come back quickly and the reps generally understand the product well enough to resolve issues on the first pass rather than bouncing us around. The rev rec module has been the biggest win, taking schedules that used to live in spreadsheets and handling them systematically, which saves meaningful time at close and cuts down on manual error. Cons Reporting is the weak spot. It's not the most intuitive interface, and pulling the specific cuts of data we want takes more clicks and workarounds than it should. That said, it generally has all the reporting we need — it's just not the easiest to get to. Alternatives considered [Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/)[Maxio](https://www.capterra.com/p/139751/Maxio/) Reason for choosing Chargebee Price, ease of integration to ERP, API capabilities Review Source AR Agnes R. Chief Executive Officer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Chargebee handles most of the billing okay" July 13, 2026 5.0 We use Chargebee solely to collect recurring payment from our clients automatically. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the api helped bridge the gap between Chargebee and our other accounting tools. It has recovered some of the failed payments. Its saved my small team about 20 hours per month of dull admin work. Pros They have good smart retries for failed payments; I'm glad it seems to be working as i really didn't think anything would work as well as we've had in our past software. I have no idea why but their dunning engine will send messages to people prior to charging their credit cards. So far its worked and it's saved me hours of doing this myself by exporting everything to an Excel spreadsheet to view our custom fintech variables. It is also very easy to use. Cons Their reporting dashboard is very inflexible, I literally have to export everything to Excel to get a look at our custom fintech variables which makes no logical sense. You can’t even manually edit a users name on a brand new account. There is also a delay in getting refunds from the gateway due to Chargebee not communicating directly with the gateway during the initial dispute. And third party integrations are horrible if they aren’t setup properly the first time. Review Source JS Joe S. Director of Operations Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Chargebee Review" April 14, 2025 1.0 Pros The idea of it doing what we thought it would do for our subscription service management Cons Using Chargebee has never been completely positive, but cancelling Chargebee is an extremely unpleasant experience. When it was finally time to cancel our monthly subscription to Chargebee, we cancelled our subscription well in advance of the next renewal, and we were still RENEWED FOR ANOTHER MONTH AFTER CANCELLATION. We brought this to their attention and they REFUSE TO REFUND US. As a subscription box company, we're up-to-date on all of the industry standards, and they are NOT FOLLOWING LEGAL GUIDELINES FOR CANCELLATIONS. Be very aware that setting up Chargebee is also a huge ordeal, they promise that all functionalities will work, but often they are hidden behind paywalls and / or to use them, you need to exclusively use their full platform, which comes at yet a higher price. Switched from [Recharge](https://www.capterra.com/p/206617/ReCharge-Payments/) We thought Chargebee would be able to do more, with less issues. We were wrong. Review Source Rhonda R. Chief Admin Officer Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "3+ years and going strong!" August 18, 2026 5.0 We've been with Chargebee over 3 years now and the product has kept pace with our growth nicely. We utilize discount and coupon features and they all just work! Pros Chargebee allows us great versatility in our subscription plans and seamless recurring billing, we've integrated with our tax platform and Chargebee has been flexible and easy to use. Cons It took us a while to get the reporting to work for us but with the addition of the Revenue recognition module we were able to get things straight and our RevRec agent was great at wolking us through it Review Source MK Maksim K. Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Chargebee Makes Work Easier" June 10, 2026 5.0 The updated user interface hides everything i need. We no longer have to create manual spreadsheets for invoicing which is good. Chargebee groups our multi-year contracts together so I don't have to do it by hand. Pros It's great that Chargebee will track your revenue and automatically charge customers for recurring subscriptions. Each of the pricing tiers are configurable after getting familiarized with the menu structure. Cons I hate that there is no way to easily exclude tax calculation on a stand alone credit memo and also the pricing is on the higher side. Review Source Julien G. RevOps Specialist Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful and data-friendly" October 27, 2025 4.0 Overall, my experience is satisfying thanks to its power, flexibility, structured data, and ease of use with CRM and BI tools Pros Top-tier billing platform, highly customizable with robust features, plus responsive and helpful support. Cons Lack of full customization (especially regarding Webhook behavior) and the tool’s black-box nature sometimes limits control over processes. Review Source ML Marsha L. Manager Hospitality Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Strong API Capabilities" August 4, 2026 5.0 Overall, it is great for complex pricing and multiple payment gateways. It’s great for a subscription. based business. Pros Supports complex pricing models, works well with Paypal. Strong API and customization capabilities. Has responsive support. Cons Advance reporting could be more flexible. initial set up can be complex. Some frustration over pricing and contract experience. Review Source JC Joel C. Customer Success Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very Useful and Easy Payment System" October 25, 2024 5.0 Overall, I have had a great experience with Chargebee. In the early days, it did take some getting used to and there was lots to learn about it but now, I find it a great and simple system. Pros It's very easy to set up subscriptions. There are lots of checks when setting a subscription up so that you can check that everything is correct before sending it live. Checking and resending invoices and understanding credits is very simple which is great. Cons Adjusting subscriptions can be difficult. Often we have to cancel and reset up a subscription rather than simply editing the current one. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Customer Success Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My ChargeBee experience. Not great, not really bad either. " October 19, 2023 4.0 All in all, it wasn't a terrible experience, but the issues that we experienced (with some not completely on ChargeBee, but shared with Microsoft) didn't allow my experience to be great either. But what I can say is that once they iron out those integration issues with Partner Center, I don't foresee having any negative experiences going forward. Pros The best way I can summarize what I liked about ChargeBee comes down to with the amount of available features, still having a minimalistic aesthetic to it. Not a lot of unnecessary clutter that isn't useful, just all the stuff you need, and none of the stuff you don't. Cons Everything related to invoicing. Now, I will note that our issues could have just been tied to issues related to limitations with Microsoft Partner Center subscription portal integration and ChargeBee. That being said, we had constant issues with the way invoices detailed how our customers were being charged and what was being credited, leading to long conversations with my customers explaining what they were reading. Review Source LS Liam S. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accounting and financial management software that simplifies everything and saves us time" July 18, 2023 5.0 It is fantastic software for automating accounting processes, reducing manual work, and eradicating possible paperwork. All accounting information is stored in the software, and it is easy for the accounting team to access this information, generate reports, perform in-depth analysis, adjust payments, and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, among others. It is the best accounting software we have found; our experience has been excellent. Pros I love Chargebee for many reasons, the most important being that it allows us to streamline all the organization's transaction recording, which always involves a lot of money; at the same time, it helped us improve our previous shortcomings in generating reports. It has features and functionalities that save us time and make our daily accounting work more accessible, allowing us, among many other things, to import the account statement, perform in-depth analysis, and have control of all expenses; in short, it simplifies the entire accounting process, from purchases to the general ledger and accounts receivable and payable. Best of all, it is not difficult to use, and adapting to the software does not require much training. Cons There is a learning curve at first, primarily if you have yet to use accounting software; however, we have overcome that curve quickly and get great use out of the software daily. Review Source OA Oumaima A. research analyst Environmental Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Simplified Subscription Management and Billing" July 8, 2023 5.0 Assess whether Chargebee offers the necessary features and functionalities to meet my specific subscription management and recurring billing requirements. Consider factors such as the ability to handle different pricing models, automate invoicing, and integrate with other systems. Pros Chargebee automates the billing process for recurring subscriptions, saving businesses time and effort. The platform generates invoices, handles payment collection, and manages subscription renewals seamlessly. Cons I have found that Chargebee has a learning curve, particularly for users who are not familiar with subscription management or billing platforms. It may take time to understand all the features and functionalities of the platform. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer PM Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy Subscription Management" February 25, 2021 5.0 It has been useful to set up our automated subscription plans. Creating different plans, promos, and payment methods were quite easy. Pros Chargebee makes it very easy to set up automatic billing, subscription creation, and setting up promos for our customers. The interface is fairly straightforward to navigate and they connect with much of our tech stack, which helps streamline workflows. Cons Not much to not like. There are a lot of settings, such as reminders and notifications that you need to make sure you set up if you want to stay on top of your billing. Once they are set up, they are very helpful! Reason for choosing Chargebee N/A Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CFO Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Just Stay Away" June 24, 2020 2.0 I do not recommend them to avoid at all costs sign up for the free trial and process your first $50k free then move on to another company.software because once you start making money they will ask for a percentage of the money you collect. WHy do they think they are supposed to get paid a percentage of our moneyy? Pros The software is compatible with zapier which makes it easy to connect to other apps. or programs. Cons This company is based in the Philippines so the customer support for US-based customers is almost nonexistent. The online chat support is a complete joke because they just enter in "tickets" and never one ever follows up with you regarding an issue or concern. Once I sat down to track the payments that were being processed and the payments "could not authorize payment" but the system was marking the payments as paid. So customers are confused as too why they got an email says they paid but no payments removed from their account. The revenue story is unreliable and I have had to hire someone just to go inside of Chargebee to make sure the payments actually processed. Can you imaging hiring someone to double-check software? Review Source Max S. Director, Customer Success Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Basically, perfect in all aspects" January 24, 2019 5.0 We're ourselves are SaaS product, and use Chargebee as a backend for our payments and billing. We extensively use addons and various combinations of subscription plans. I couldn't name another product that I would be that happy with as I am with Chargebee. Pros \- Perfect UX/UI: all the filters, mass operations, detailed settings are available just as I need them, never think a second where to find a function I need - Great API & integration support - Very powerful analytics (especially with RevenueStory) - Awesome support - A very, very carefully and thoughtfully planned interface with a deep understanding of the user. Cons I faced literally two issues through the course of 6 years using Chargebee in production. Review Source Alister R. Director of Product Innovation Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "easy subscription management software" January 19, 2018 4.0 managing payments on saas product. using for invoicing and planning Pros nice options available to flexible pricing options for SaaS. complete suite to manage invoicing and recurring payment. The test site for training prior to using is also very useful. We are able to use it really well due to this feature and we can train new employees on the product as well. Cons payment gateway integration can be a little more seamless they always encourage stripe, but a lot of spurious txns get generated on that platform. Review Source Response from Chargebee October 24, 2018 Hey Alister, Thank you for your review :) We¿re happy that you find our product features useful. Regarding your feedback on payment gateways, we are constantly working towards a more seamless integration. Apart from Stripe we do integrate with several other payment gateways and Payment methods, please take a look at it and let us know if you are interested in any of these ( you can reach out to support@chargebee.com) . We will definitely help you with the set-up process. SS Sneha S. Software Engineer Chemicals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Advanced Subscription Billing and Revenue Management" July 12, 2024 5.0 Pros It automatically handled a customer's plan upgrade, ensuring seamless billing without any manual intervention. Cons It took me a while to understand all its features and settings, which delayed its implementation into my billing system. Review Source Response from Chargebee July 18, 2024 Thank you for sharing your experience with Chargebee, Sneha. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to innovate and enhance our platform. MW Matt W. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent product and service" August 30, 2022 5.0 It's been great to have more than an API as our billing provider. CB is a true partner. Pros Chargebee makes it painless to manage subscription billing on top of a payment processor or gateway, along with a modern interface from a team that "gets" SaaS. But the best part is their attention to you as a customer and their willingness to meet or exceed your expectations repeatedly. As a startup, this is invaluable. Cons As with any critical service, there are occasional data migrations or updates that must be navigated, but the CB team has always made this as easy as possible. Review Source Peter S. Head of Finance & Analytics Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Reliable recurring billing platform" September 13, 2018 5.0 Pros Chargebee is a very effective platform for recurring billings. It allows you to create plans, addons, coupons, and invoice reliably time and again. Cons Complex billing situations, such as sending a customer a single invoice for several subscriptions, are a bit more complex and require a lot of meddling with the system. Review Source Response from Chargebee October 24, 2018 Hi Peter, Thank you for your review :) We do have a feature called Consolidated Invoicing that provides the functionality to consolidate and send out a single invoice for multiple subscriptions of a customer. We will send out a detailed email to you on this feature at the earliest. MC Marco C. IT Expert Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Chargebee: An Easy to Use Payment Processing Solution" March 27, 2024 5.0 Pros Chargebee is an easy to implement payment processing solution. I enjoy the reliability of Chargebee. Cons No dislikes for Chargebee. Chargebee has been the best. Review Source DM David M. Customer Success Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Seamless subscriptions and recurring revenue" July 26, 2022 5.0 Pros Chargebee allows our team to seamlessly manage subscriptions and recurring revenue. UI is simple and clear, with all the features required Cons We haven't had major issues with Chargebee in about two years of working with it Alternatives considered [Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Kenya Business Lead Internet Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Billing Software For All" December 6, 2018 4.0 Chargebee enables is to efficiently bill clients and keep updated records of all customer billing information. The system also enables us to remind clients on outstanding payments. Its integration with our CRM enables us to help keep a centralized platform for custom relations. Pros The seamless integrations is enables as well as the automation that come with it. Cons The UI can be a bit dragging and makes it difficult for one to stick on the software. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Electrical and Electronic Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Chargebee" December 11, 2022 3.0 Pros The tax calculation for me was the feature that saves me a lot of time and money .But you can customise everything fast and easy Cons In the beginning the setup take a lot of time about 3 months and it was a quite complex Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.