FastSpring

JANUARY 10, 2023

In broad strokes, recurring billing consists of four steps: Setting up trials, recurring billing intervals, and pricing models. Checkout (including payment processing and gathering sales tax, GST, and VAT). Handling failed payments and customer notifications. FastSpring: All-in-One Billing Solution for SaaS.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 23, 2021

Your payment processor may be an important element of your business. However, with so many of these payment platforms on the market, how are you supposed to choose? While there is a plethora of payment platforms to consider, Stripe and PayPal should be at the top of the list. Table of Contents. Let’s dive in to find out.

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Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The story of payment processors begins in 1998 when Confinity (later X.com, but you probably know it as PayPal) was released. This early payment processor did very little and wasn’t all that important to global commerce. That history might be interesting to some, but the real questions are: What are payment processors?

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FastSpring

JANUARY 19, 2023

NitroPack , a website performance optimization platform, has become one of the fastest-growing startups in CEE. When NitroPack was first getting started, they used PayPal to accept and process payments. “It Why NitroPack Couldn’t Scale PayPal NitroPack faced two issues trying to scale using PayPal.

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Subscription Flow

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The subscription economy is booming. However, with the bustling world of opportunities to earn recurring revenue , subscription-based SMEs are also faced with unprecedented demands for speed, efficiency, compliance and customer support. These demands can be very challenging to keep up with in the highly competitive industry.

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Baremetrics

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Challenge: UXPin needed a tool to consolidate their subscription data and track metrics. All the data your startup needs Get deep insights into your company's MRR, churn and other vital metrics for your SaaS business. At that time, they used both PayLane and PayPal to process payments. Try Baremetrics free.

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Baremetrics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In the early days of running a software company, collecting payments was pretty straightforward. Fast forward to today when most software companies use a Subscription as a service (SaaS business model , and things aren’t as simple. To put it simply, recurring billing can get complicated, especially for a SaaS company.

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Subscription Flow

MARCH 28, 2024

The rapidly changing digital economy has led to a growing demand from SaaS businesses based in the US for more straightforward ways to handle international transactions. How It Can Become the Backbone of Your Online Transactions Section 1: Why you may need a merchant of record for SaaS companies?

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Baremetrics

MARCH 24, 2021

Running a SaaS or subscription business takes a lot of work, but you can save time by automating the subscription billing process with the help of the right payment system. Ultimately, subscription management requires the right payment processor, but that's just one tool in the stack.

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Baremetrics

APRIL 6, 2021

ProfitWell is a cloud-based app that generates real-time financial and subscription metrics for data-driven SaaS enterprises. The recurring revenue growth platform provides users with valuable insights into subscription funnels and one-click analytics for Stripe. But ProfitWell does not benefit all SaaS companies.

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Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A payment ledger is one of the basic tools of bookkeeping. It helps to record payments related to a specific purpose. A ledger allows you to record the item when it is conceived and then update it upon payment, which means you don’t forget about upcoming items or forget to follow through on the payment of previous items.

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Baremetrics

JUNE 27, 2021

Hopper How can you know if your SaaS business is profitable or not? That’s where SaaS metrics come into play and tell you what you need to know. To get a brief overview: Profitwell is a tool that can provide analytics for SaaS businesses. It has a variety of tools that monitor and analyze the performance of SaaS businesses.

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Baremetrics

APRIL 6, 2021

In this article, we’ll compare two popular subscription billing systems, Stripe vs. Recurly. We'll also discuss how Baremetrics can help enhance your SaaS business. Both Recurly and Stripe are capable of doing so and integrate well with Baremetrics to get better analytics on the data you get through these two payment platforms.

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Casey’s first sequencing business models essay talked about the transition from a SaaS business model to marketplace business model, and why it’s so difficult. In Casey’s last essay, he covered the differences between regular SaaS companies and SaaS-like Networks. This essay is a collaboration with Gilad Horev.

Marketplace as a Service 141

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Baremetrics

MARCH 15, 2021

Chargebee and Chargify have several features that make invoicing workflows easier for small businesses and startups. Chargify directly handles billing and invoicing of your customers, with a focus on B2B SaaS transactions. It has multiple pricing options, unlike Chargebee, and services businesses of varying sizes.

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Baremetrics

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Deciding between Stripe vs. Chargebee for your online payment processing needs? Stripe supports online payments for e-commerce businesses, while Chargebee helps SaaS companies set up and manage their recurring payments. Both platforms have pros and cons worth learning about. Table of Contents.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 7, 2021

Read what you should know about subscription management and why it is important in recent times! Many products and services online are beginning to adopt subscription-based systems for their billing processes. Apart from the recurring revenue, subscription billing systems also offer appreciable stability to businesses.

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User Pilot

JULY 4, 2023

Are you in need of credible Typeform alternatives for your SaaS website? In this article, we’ll consider the 12 best Typeform alternatives for SaaS businesses. Reasons for seeking out Typeform alternatives vary from pricing concerns to the need for better branding options, more payment integrations, greater ease of use, etc.

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Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

For a SaaS business to survive, it needs to track its business data. For a SaaS business to thrive, it needs to deeply understand what the business metrics mean for the state of the business. Braintree , Chargebee , Chargify , Gumroad , PayPal , Recurly , Shopify , Zuora , and ProfitWell. Table of Contents. What is ProfitWell?

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Payments Payment Solutions SaaS Payments PayPal 94

Baremetrics

MAY 16, 2021

These models can then feed into the larger overall financial model for your SaaS business, and help you plan the next phase of your growth. All the data your startup needs Get deep insights into your company's MRR, churn and other vital metrics for your SaaS business. Start your 14-day Baremetrics free trial now!

Payments 80

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. What does all of that mean? What Is FastSpring and Who Is It For?

Payments 115

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SaaStr

MARCH 31, 2022

So for the audience, cloud giants are turbocharging startup sales, and the predominant reason for this is because they’re fundamentally changing IT budgets at the customers that we’re all selling to. million subscriptions transacted and Google’s marketplace has seen 3X growth in SaaS sales.

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Baremetrics

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

If your eCommerce business needs an online payment processor, perhaps you're considering Stripe vs. Braintree. Online payment platforms make it possible to send and receive payments. Braintree is a PayPal company that provides online-only credit card processing for all businesses, including those who sell internationally.

Merchant Services 59

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 59

Frontegg

MAY 28, 2022

With more and more businesses offering their services online, payment processing is now taking centerstage. Creating a secure and smooth payment pipeline is becoming increasingly important, with users expecting more in-app freedom with the ability to purchase or upgrade their accounts with just a few clicks.

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Casey’s first sequencing business models essay talked about the transition from a SaaS business model to marketplace business model, and why it’s so difficult. In Casey’s last essay, he covered the differences between regular SaaS companies and SaaS-like Networks. This essay is a collaboration with Gilad Horev.

Marketplace as a Service 52

Marketplace as a Service Business Model SaaS Payments Payments 52

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. can provide payment processing, order fulfillment, financing options, and more. Table of Contents.

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Baremetrics

JUNE 28, 2021

Some people will use PayPal or another payment gateway to keep track of their revenue and expenses - but what if Stripe isn’t the only payment gateway you use? What if some customers are paying by invoice? SaaS are defined by recurring revenue streams, low cost of sales, and no material product.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chargebee is a robust subscription management platform. However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. Reconciling payments, fulfillment, refunds, etc. Zoho Subscriptions.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

To help you choose between Stripe vs. Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2023

SaaS accounting software can help you automate: Recurring invoicing. Payment processing. Payment reconciliation. Payment reminders. Subscription management. And more … However, it’s almost impossible to find one accounting software solution that satisfies all your needs as a SaaS company.

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SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2019

With thousands of new startups emerging everyday and the average turnover rate for business applications trending at 39% annually, the SaaS industry couldn’t be more competitive. Despite the hyper competition, many SaaS providers take their organization’s payment processing experience for granted. A 2017 U.S.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 30, 2021

These are some of the most revered apps when it comes to subscription billing platform and recurring payments management. However, you must understand that different companies require different SaaS platforms, and therefore, you must make the right decision when getting your own billing management solution.

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Baremetrics

APRIL 2, 2021

These are some of the most revered apps when it comes to subscription billing platform and recurring payments management. However, you must understand that different companies require different SaaS platforms, and therefore, you must make the right decision when getting your own billing management solution.

Payment Features 88

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FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Zuora is a recurring billing and monetization solution for: Subscription management Revenue recognition Payment collection Quotes And more… However, Zuora has one main shortcoming — it doesn’t handle sales tax or transaction liability for you. Related: Can SaaS Companies Afford to Ignore Sales Taxes and VAT?

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Payment Methods Payments Merchant Services 78

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Romain Huet : See how you can turn like a SaaS business, or a core product you have and make it a very successful developer platform. A lot of startups out there tend to define themselves as startups who aspire to become a platform, and it’s quite nebulous to define. Let’s start with our five key steps.

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Baremetrics

MAY 20, 2021

This information can then feed into your business's larger overall financial model, whether it's a SaaS or a subscription service. In our guide, The SaaS Financial Model You'll Actually Use , you can read about the many features of our model. All the data your startup needs 1 Why Use Financial Forecast Software?

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Payment Solutions Forecasting Payments SaaS Payments 87

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As a subscription-based SaaS enterprise, you need to be aware of these rules and follow them. In addition, we will discuss the implications for SaaS businesses, why the rules were changed, and the meaning of revenue recognition in general. Allocate the transaction price. Table of Contents. What is revenue recognition?

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