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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial
FastSpring
Star Rating
(186)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(821)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that FastSpring excels in customer support, with users highlighting their knowledgeable account managers and the ability to solve problems effectively. This level of support is particularly appreciated by those who may not have extensive technical expertise.
- Users say that Maxio offers a more user-friendly experience, with features that simplify complex tasks like deferred revenue management. Reviewers appreciate the built-in checks that ensure billing continuity, making it easier to manage finances without relying on cumbersome spreadsheets.
- According to verified reviews, FastSpring's ease of setup is a standout feature, with many users noting how quickly they could get started. This is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to launch their e-commerce operations without delays.
- Reviewers mention that Maxio's automation capabilities are a strong point, allowing for streamlined processes that save time and reduce manual errors. Users have found that this automation helps keep their data organized and accessible, enhancing overall efficiency.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while FastSpring has a strong focus on global infrastructure and a variety of payment modes, some users feel that it may not fully meet the specific needs of larger organizations, which could limit its appeal for those looking for more advanced features.
- Users report that Maxio, despite its strengths, has room for improvement in areas like customer churn management. Some users feel that the platform could offer more robust tools to help track and reduce churn effectively, which is crucial for subscription-based businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FastSpring
No pricing availableMaxio
Build
Free Trial
Developer-friendly sandbox where you can try out billing for free for 30 days.
- Fixed and usage-based billing
- Product catalog
- Customers and subscriptions
Free Trial
FastSpring
Free Trial is available
Maxio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
153
8.6
702
Ease of Use
8.8
153
8.1
703
Ease of Setup
8.2
110
7.4
461
Ease of Admin
8.9
109
8.2
425
Quality of Support
9.1
149
8.6
626
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
109
8.7
419
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
147
8.1
682
Features by Category
Billing and Payments
8.2
15
8.4
304
8.1
14
8.3
297
8.8
15
8.0
286
Revenue Recognition
7.9
12
Feature Not Available
8.5
10
8.3
288
8.8
10
8.6
292
Revenue Optimization
8.3
11
6.6
236
7.7
10
6.3
219
6.9
12
7.1
257
8.3
8
7.5
226
Billing
8.8
32
|
Verified
8.6
362
|
Verified
8.1
20
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
7.5
26
|
Verified
7.7
344
|
Verified
8.7
17
|
Verified
6.8
205
Dunning
8.9
18
|
Verified
8.0
318
|
Verified
7.5
22
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
15
|
Verified
7.4
233
Performance
8.5
24
|
Verified
7.8
276
|
Verified
8.6
29
|
Verified
7.4
297
|
Verified
8.1
25
|
Verified
7.7
325
|
Verified
Reporting
8.1
15
|
Verified
7.3
187
|
Verified
7.7
14
|
Verified
8.2
209
|
Verified
7.7
15
|
Verified
8.6
215
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
Not enough data
4.8
31
Not enough data
4.9
31
Not enough data
5.3
31
Not enough data
5.0
31
Bill Generation
Not enough data
7.8
195
Not enough data
8.5
199
Not enough data
8.7
196
Bill Processing
Not enough data
7.4
179
Not enough data
7.7
179
Not enough data
8.2
193
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
203
Not enough data
8.1
190
Not enough data
7.6
169
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
5.9
37
Order Management
8.5
9
|
Verified
7.1
118
|
Verified
8.9
14
|
Verified
8.1
130
|
Verified
7.7
8
|
Verified
7.0
117
|
Verified
8.6
14
|
Verified
8.2
140
|
Verified
Products & Plans
8.6
12
|
Verified
7.4
107
|
Verified
8.8
8
|
Verified
7.2
97
8.3
12
|
Verified
7.7
121
|
Verified
9.1
11
|
Verified
7.2
106
|
Verified
Pricing
9.0
13
|
Verified
7.8
127
|
Verified
8.5
12
|
Verified
7.2
124
|
Verified
8.0
9
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Revenue Management
8.3
12
|
Verified
8.2
144
|
Verified
8.7
10
|
Verified
7.6
128
|
Verified
8.2
13
|
Verified
7.5
139
|
Verified
9.1
11
|
Verified
7.9
136
|
Verified
Integration
8.2
14
|
Verified
7.9
135
|
Verified
7.3
10
|
Verified
8.0
135
|
Verified
8.1
9
|
Verified
7.6
128
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Subscription Management
Not enough data
6.3
19
Not enough data
6.7
19
Not enough data
5.7
18
Not enough data
5.9
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remittance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Merchandising/Marketing
8.2
68
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Product Catalog
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
Order Process
9.2
85
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
Multi-Channel Support
8.7
46
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
8.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
9.2
77
Not enough data
9.4
82
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
7.1
81
Not enough data
6.6
79
Not enough data
7.2
84
Analysis
Not enough data
7.3
80
Not enough data
7.3
80
Not enough data
7.1
80
Not enough data
7.1
79
Agentic AI - Subscription Analytics
Not enough data
5.3
16
Not enough data
5.3
16
Not enough data
5.7
16
Not enough data
5.1
16
Not enough data
5.7
15
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usage Metering - Usage-based billing Software
Not enough data
5.8
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.8
15
Bill Generation - Usage-based billing Software
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.0
15
Bill Processing - Usage-based billing Software
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
7.1
15
Integration - Usage-based billing Software
Not enough data
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
6.9
15
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FastSpring and Maxio are categorized as Subscription Billing, Subscription Revenue Management, Subscription Management, and Billing
Unique Categories
FastSpring is categorized as E-Commerce Platforms, Sales Tax and VAT Compliance, and Merchant of Record
Maxio is categorized as Subscription Analytics and Usage-based billing software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FastSpring
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Maxio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
42.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.8%
Internet
6.8%
Music
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
30.7%
Computer Software
40.0%
Information Technology and Services
16.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Accounting
4.0%
Internet
3.5%
Other
30.8%
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Discussions
Is the affiliation platform more easy to use than when it was created?
1 Comment
CG
Hi Jean, thank you for your question. We have made some significant changes to our affiliate program over the years in an effort to make it easier to use for...Read more
Has anybody had a successful relationship with this business?
1 Comment
MH
Frankly speaking, I started to get along well with my business only when I started to take seriously the need to use different documents. For example,...Read more
How much does FastSpring cost?
1 Comment
EM
FastSpring has 2 pricing options: An 8.9% fee of the total transaction value of the transaction. A 5.9% fee of the total transaction's value, plus 95 cents...Read more
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