Best Baremetrics Alternatives in 2025
Baremetrics is a solid tool, but it's not the only option. Here's how the top SaaS analytics platforms compare on features, pricing, and focus.
1. illumi
Our PickFrom $29/mo
Stripe-focused analytics with MRR, churn, LTV, cohorts, forecasting, and benchmarks. Designed for indie hackers and small SaaS teams. 30-second setup via Stripe OAuth.
Strengths
- Affordable flat pricing (no MRR-based tiers)
- Full analytics suite: MRR, churn, LTV, cohorts, forecasting
- 30-second Stripe OAuth setup
- Shareable report links
- Industry benchmark comparison
- Number audit trail for metric transparency
Limitations
- Stripe only (no Braintree, Recurly, etc.)
- Newer product (smaller community)
Best for: Indie hackers and bootstrapped SaaS founders on Stripe
2. ChartMogul
Free up to $10k MRR, then from $100/mo
Established subscription analytics platform supporting multiple billing providers. Strong API and data enrichment features.
Strengths
- Multi-provider support (Stripe, Braintree, Recurly, etc.)
- Free tier for early-stage startups
- Strong API and Zapier integrations
- Customer segmentation
Limitations
- Price jumps significantly after free tier
- Can be complex to configure
- MRR-based pricing penalizes growth
Best for: Funded startups using multiple billing providers
3. ProfitWell (by Paddle)
Free (metrics only), paid add-ons
Free subscription metrics dashboard, now owned by Paddle. Paid add-ons for dunning and revenue recognition.
Strengths
- Free core metrics
- Retain (dunning) add-on
- Recognized (revenue recognition) add-on
Limitations
- Now owned by Paddle (potential conflict of interest for Stripe users)
- Advanced features are paid add-ons
- Limited forecasting and cohort analysis
- Roadmap increasingly Paddle-focused
Best for: Teams that want free basic metrics and don't mind the Paddle ownership
4. Stripe Dashboard (Built-in)
Free (included with Stripe)
Stripe's native dashboard shows payments, subscriptions, and basic revenue charts. No SaaS-specific analytics.
Strengths
- Free and always available
- Real-time payment data
- Native integration (no setup)
Limitations
- No MRR / ARR calculation
- No churn rate tracking
- No LTV or cohort analysis
- No revenue forecasting
- No shareable reports
Best for: Pre-revenue startups or those with no subscription model
Quick Feature Comparison
| Feature | illumi | Baremetrics | ChartMogul | ProfitWell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRR / ARR | ||||
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| Cohort Retention | ||||
| Revenue Forecasting | ||||
| Shareable Reports | ||||
| Industry Benchmarks | ||||
| Number Audit Trail | ||||
| Multi-Provider | ||||
| Free Tier | ||||
| Starting Price | $29/mo | $108/mo | Free–$100/mo | Free* |
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