OpenMeter
Open source billing platform that turns events into revenue with real-time metering, usage limits, and flexible pricing. Integrates with Stripe, CRMs, and payment providers.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/openmeterio/openmeter or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $175/mo ($2,100/yr) in subscriptions
OpenMeter FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenMeter free and open source?+
OpenMeter is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Open source billing platform that turns events into revenue with real-time metering, usage limits, and flexible pricing. Integrates with Stripe, CRMs, and payment providers.
What paid software does OpenMeter replace?+
OpenMeter serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: Billsby, Chargebee, Orb, Recurly, Zuora, saving up to $175/month ($2,100/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenMeter?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/openmeterio/openmeter or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with OpenMeter?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.