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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (90.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Pay As You Go
Maxio
Star Rating
(821)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Browse all 3 pricing plansPaddle
Star Rating
(228)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
Learn more about PaddleSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Maxio excels in automation and integration capabilities, allowing users to streamline their deferred revenue management and move away from complex spreadsheets. This has been particularly beneficial for those looking to simplify their SaaS reporting.
- Users say Paddle stands out for its ease of use and quick access to customer transaction details. Reviewers appreciate the ability to manage multiple subscriptions in one place, which enhances their overall efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, Maxio's user-friendly interface and consistent support are frequently highlighted, making it easy for users to navigate and keep their data organized. This has contributed to a positive experience for many small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Paddle's onboarding process is notably stress-free, with many users praising the helpfulness of the Paddle team and the clarity of their API documentation. This has made it easier for businesses to integrate Paddle into their operations.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Maxio has a strong focus on billing and subscription management, it may not always meet the specific workflow needs of users, leading to some configuration challenges. This is an area where Paddle seems to have an edge.
- Users highlight that Paddle's handling of taxes and integration with various payment providers, such as PayPal and credit cards, simplifies the payment process, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking for comprehensive billing solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maxio
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
Paddle
5% + 50c per transaction
Pay As You Go
Global payments and billing unified in one platform, with cross-border sales tax compliance and fraud protection. No migration fees, monthly fees, or hidden extras.
- Global payments and billing
- Cross-border sales tax compliance
- Fraud protection and chargeback processing
Free Trial
Maxio
Free Trial is available
Paddle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
701
8.8
182
Ease of Use
8.1
702
9.0
186
Ease of Setup
7.4
460
8.8
150
Ease of Admin
8.2
424
8.9
128
Quality of Support
8.6
625
8.5
184
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
418
9.3
125
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
681
8.6
179
Features by Category
Billing and Payments
8.4
304
8.9
35
8.3
297
8.8
35
8.0
286
8.9
37
Revenue Recognition
Feature Not Available
8.0
32
8.3
288
Feature Not Available
8.6
292
Feature Not Available
Revenue Optimization
6.6
236
7.2
32
6.3
219
7.2
31
7.1
257
7.1
31
7.5
226
7.3
32
Billing
8.6
362
|
Verified
9.0
74
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.4
59
|
Verified
7.7
344
|
Verified
8.3
62
|
Verified
6.8
205
7.5
55
|
Verified
Dunning
8.0
318
|
Verified
8.2
56
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
60
|
Verified
7.4
233
8.4
52
|
Verified
Performance
7.8
276
|
Verified
8.4
60
|
Verified
7.4
297
|
Verified
8.1
67
|
Verified
7.7
325
|
Verified
8.1
69
|
Verified
Reporting
7.3
187
|
Verified
7.6
52
|
Verified
8.2
209
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
215
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
4.8
31
6.5
8
4.9
31
6.5
8
5.3
31
6.7
8
5.0
31
6.7
8
Bill Generation
7.8
195
7.8
50
8.5
199
8.8
52
8.7
196
9.0
53
Bill Processing
7.4
179
8.3
46
7.7
179
7.9
46
8.2
193
8.9
51
Integration
8.1
203
8.7
48
8.1
190
8.9
49
7.6
169
7.8
41
Agentic AI - Billing
5.9
37
5.5
7
Order Management
7.1
118
|
Verified
7.9
40
|
Verified
8.1
130
|
Verified
8.6
47
|
Verified
7.0
117
|
Verified
7.4
32
|
Verified
8.2
140
|
Verified
9.3
42
|
Verified
Products & Plans
7.4
107
|
Verified
8.5
40
|
Verified
7.2
97
7.9
35
|
Verified
7.7
121
|
Verified
8.1
46
|
Verified
7.2
106
|
Verified
8.2
37
|
Verified
Pricing
7.8
127
|
Verified
9.1
46
|
Verified
7.2
124
|
Verified
8.7
46
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
36
|
Verified
Revenue Management
8.2
143
|
Verified
8.9
41
|
Verified
7.7
127
|
Verified
8.2
35
|
Verified
7.5
139
|
Verified
8.5
36
|
Verified
7.9
136
|
Verified
8.7
40
|
Verified
Integration
7.9
135
|
Verified
8.7
43
|
Verified
8.0
135
|
Verified
7.8
37
|
Verified
7.6
128
|
Verified
7.6
35
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Subscription Management
6.3
19
5.7
7
6.7
19
6.2
7
5.7
18
5.7
7
5.9
19
5.5
7
6.1
19
6.3
8
Tracking
Not enough data
9.6
53
Not enough data
9.6
53
Not enough data
9.3
50
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
9.2
47
Integrations
Not enough data
7.9
47
Remittance
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.5
46
Not enough data
7.8
45
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Data Management
7.1
81
Not enough data
6.6
79
Not enough data
7.3
83
Not enough data
Analysis
7.3
80
Not enough data
7.3
80
Not enough data
7.1
80
Not enough data
7.1
79
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Analytics
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
Not enough data
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.5
35
Not enough data
9.1
38
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
7.8
33
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
9.7
37
Not enough data
9.7
35
Not enough data
9.5
31
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.3
33
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.8
36
Usage Metering - Usage-based billing Software
5.8
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
Bill Generation - Usage-based billing Software
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
Bill Processing - Usage-based billing Software
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
Integration - Usage-based billing Software
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
6.9
15
Not enough data
Payment failure - Failed Payment Recovery
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
7.9
16
Customer Communication - Failed Payment Recovery
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Advance payment method update - Failed Payment Recovery
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.5
16
Failed payment analytics - Failed Payment Recovery
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
6.3
13
Not enough data
8.6
15
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Maxio and Paddle are categorized as Subscription Billing, Subscription Revenue Management, Billing, and Subscription Management
Unique Categories
Maxio is categorized as Subscription Analytics and Usage-based billing software
Paddle is categorized as Merchant of Record, Sales Tax and VAT Compliance, and Failed Payment Recovery
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Maxio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paddle
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
40.0%
Information Technology and Services
16.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Accounting
4.0%
Internet
3.5%
Other
30.7%
Computer Software
52.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Internet
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
E-Learning
2.7%
Other
24.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
What support options do you offer?
1 Comment
BC
They offer support but do not provide it.Read more
How does Chargify bill my customers?
1 Comment
JV
You can use their new Invoice based model, and they will be billed via Credit Card.Read more
Can I use Chargify in another country or currency?
1 Comment
JV
Yes, we are using USD and CAD.Read more
Which payment methods do you support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Paddle
By selling your product through Paddle, you can immediately accept purchases via:
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Discover
Diners...Read more
Which currencies do you offer?
1 Comment
Official Response from Paddle
In order to help you sell your products throughout the world, Paddle accepts payments in a wide range of currencies:
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Australian...Read more
Which languages do you support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Paddle
The Paddle Checkout is localized in the following...Read more
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