# Paymenter: Free Open Source Alternative to Billsby, Chargebee, Recurly

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/paymenter
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Paymenter (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Billsby, Chargebee, Recurly. Automate subscriptions and manage payments with a flexible, open-source billing system designed specifically for hosting providers.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Paymenter
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://paymenter.org/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/paymenter/paymenter
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2.8k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/paymenter/paymenter or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Billsby.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Paymenter saves up to $105/mo ($1,260/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Billsby](https://caniforkit.com/billsby) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Billsby vs Paymenter](https://caniforkit.com/vs/billsby-vs-paymenter) |
| [Chargebee](https://caniforkit.com/chargebee) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Chargebee vs Paymenter](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chargebee-vs-paymenter) |
| [Recurly](https://caniforkit.com/recurly) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Recurly vs Paymenter](https://caniforkit.com/vs/recurly-vs-paymenter) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Paymenter free and open source?
Paymenter is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Automate subscriptions and manage payments with a flexible, open-source billing system designed specifically for hosting providers.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Paymenter?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Billsby.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)