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Compare Maxio and Paymo 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free
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 plansPaymo
Star Rating
(594)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paymo excels in user experience, particularly for small businesses, with its intuitive interface and features like customizable invoices and precise time tracking. Users appreciate how it simplifies billing and productivity tracking, making it a favorite for managing client projects.
- Users say that Maxio offers robust automation features, particularly for deferred revenue management, which helps businesses transition away from complex spreadsheets. This capability is highlighted as a significant advantage for SaaS companies looking to streamline their billing processes.
- Reviewers mention that Paymo's ease of setup is a standout feature, with many users praising the quick onboarding process and the ability to easily add new projects. This is particularly beneficial for small teams that need to get up and running without extensive training.
- According to verified reviews, Maxio provides solid support, with users noting the availability of assistance whenever needed. This reliability in customer support is a key factor for businesses that require ongoing help with their billing and reporting needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Paymo has a higher overall satisfaction score, Maxio still maintains a strong presence in the market, particularly among small businesses. However, Paymo's focus on user-friendly features like color-coded project management and auto-time tracking gives it an edge in daily usability.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but Paymo's higher ratings in ease of use and quality of support suggest it may be the better choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward and effective project management tool, while Maxio's automation features cater well to those needing advanced 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
Paymo
Free
Free
Basic tools for personal use.
- Unlimited Users
- Unlimited Time Tracking
- Unlimited Invoices
Free Trial
Maxio
Free Trial is available
Paymo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
702
8.7
527
Ease of Use
8.1
703
9.0
528
Ease of Setup
7.4
461
9.0
263
Ease of Admin
8.2
425
8.9
258
Quality of Support
8.6
626
9.1
462
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
419
9.1
239
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
682
9.0
512
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
9.2
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
58
|
Verified
Projects
Not enough data
8.7
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.4
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
36
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.2
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
50
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.0
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
67
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Billing and Payments
8.4
304
Not enough data
8.3
297
Not enough data
8.0
286
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
288
Not enough data
8.6
292
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
6.6
236
Not enough data
6.3
219
Not enough data
7.1
257
Not enough data
7.5
226
Not enough data
Billing
8.6
362
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
344
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
205
Not enough data
Dunning
8.0
318
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
233
Not enough data
Performance
7.8
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
325
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
7.3
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
4.8
31
Not enough data
4.9
31
Not enough data
5.3
31
Not enough data
5.0
31
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.4
9
Optimization
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Tasks
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Planning
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
14
Task Creation
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Task Management
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.2
51
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
7.8
195
8.7
31
8.5
199
9.1
30
8.7
196
8.8
20
Bill Processing
7.4
179
Feature Not Available
7.7
179
Feature Not Available
8.2
193
Feature Not Available
Integration
8.1
203
7.8
13
8.1
190
8.7
17
7.6
169
8.5
10
Agentic AI - Billing
5.9
37
Not enough data
Order Management
7.1
118
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
Products & Plans
7.4
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
97
Not enough data
7.7
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
Pricing
7.8
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Revenue Management
8.2
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.9
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Management
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
Not enough data
Data Management
7.1
81
Not enough data
6.6
79
Not enough data
7.2
84
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
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
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.2
403
Not enough data
9.2
399
Not enough data
8.9
334
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.7
253
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.4
185
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.2
365
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
231
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
241
Not enough data
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.3
114
Not enough data
9.1
254
Not enough data
8.0
174
Not enough data
7.3
98
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Maxio and Paymo are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
Maxio is categorized as Subscription Billing, Subscription Revenue Management, Subscription Analytics, Subscription Management, and Usage-based billing software
Paymo is categorized as Kanban Project Management, Resource Management, Task Management, Time Tracking, and Project Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Maxio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paymo
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
30.8%
Marketing and Advertising
13.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Computer Software
8.9%
Design
7.4%
Graphic Design
6.7%
Other
54.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do I?
1 Comment
BB
Start by reading the docs at https://help.chargify.com/ :)
or simply call them, see https://www.chargify.com/contact-us/Read more
How to automate report export?
1 Comment
CE
Hi Bruno - first off, I'm glad to see another Customer Success SaaS leader utilizing SaaSOptics for tracking key SaaS metrics just like we do for ourselves!...Read more
Is paymo free?
3 Comments
SZ
There's a Free tier for paymo but for most professional users the limits like max. 3 clients / 3 invoices isn't very practical.Read more
How much does Paymo cost?
1 Comment
A
Free (limited to 1 user)
Small Office - $11.95/user/month
Business - $18.95/user/month
20% discount for annual subscriptions
You only pay for the...Read more
Does Paymo offer integrations with other apps?
1 Comment
A
https://www.paymoapp.com/downloads-and-integrations/Read more
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