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Lago

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Open-source metering and billing.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Lago
Pricing
Open source — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Api, Self Hosted
Best for
Developers, Saas
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2021
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

What is Lago?

Lago is a subscription billing tool from Lago. Lago is an open-source usage-based billing and metering platform for developers and finance teams.

Lago uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to developers, saas and runs on Web, Api, Self Hosted.

Standout strengths include open source and self-hostable, strong usage metering, developer-first. Worth weighing: self-hosting requires effort, cloud pricing is custom.

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Pros

  • Open source and self-hostable
  • Strong usage metering
  • Developer-first

Cons

  • Self-hosting requires effort
  • Cloud pricing is custom

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lago?

Lago is an open-source usage-based billing and metering platform for developers and finance teams.

How much does Lago cost?

Lago is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Lago have a free trial?

Lago offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Lago support?

Lago is available on Web, Api, Self Hosted.