Orb
The Usage-Based Billing Engine
Overview
Orb is a modern, developer-first billing platform that automates the entire usage-based billing lifecycle. It allows businesses to easily define pricing plans, track usage in real-time, and manage invoicing, dunning, and revenue recognition. Orb is designed for flexibility, enabling companies to iterate on pricing quickly.
✨ Key Features
- Flexible Pricing Plan Builder
- Real-time Usage Ingestion & Aggregation
- Automated Invoicing & Dunning
- Revenue Recognition Automation
- Customer Portal
- Analytics & Dashboards
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Developer-first approach with strong API and documentation
- High degree of flexibility in pricing model creation
- Focus on enabling pricing experimentation and iteration
Unique Value: Empowers companies to treat pricing as a core product feature that can be iterated on quickly.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Billing for AI tokens or compute time
- Implementing a free tier that converts based on usage
- Automating complex enterprise contracts with custom terms
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Businesses with purely flat-rate, recurring subscriptions
- Companies that do not have a developer to integrate the API
🏆 Alternatives
More flexible and powerful for complex usage-based models than all-in-one platforms, with a stronger focus on the developer experience.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Scale tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Up to $250k in annual revenue processed
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