TLDR: Baremetrics is good but starts at $129/month and has slow data refresh. Best alternatives by fit:
- Free (Stripe-based): ProfitWell
- Enterprise SaaS metrics: ChartMogul
- Mobile B2C subscriptions: RevenueCat
- Full data warehouse: Build it yourself in dbt + Looker
- Stripe-native, free: Stripe Dashboard analytics
- Lighter option: Putler
Most teams shopping for Baremetrics actually need ProfitWell first. The free tier covers 80% of what teams use Baremetrics for. Try ProfitWell free for a quarter before paying for anything.
Why look for Baremetrics alternatives?
Baremetrics is a quality product. The most common reasons teams look elsewhere:
- Pricing. Starting at $129/month and scaling with customer count, Baremetrics gets expensive at scale.
- Data refresh lag. Daily refresh works for most teams but real-time analytics require other tools.
- ProfitWell exists and is free. The most direct competitor literally costs nothing for the core product.
- Non-Stripe billing. If you use Chargebee, Recurly, or custom billing, ChartMogul handles it better.
- Custom analysis. Teams that need deeply custom cohort or segment analysis often outgrow Baremetrics and move to dbt + BI tooling.
Before paying for any metrics tool, take the Churn Health Check. Often the issue isn't that you can't measure churn — it's that you don't have the right interventions in place.
Quick comparison: Baremetrics alternatives
| Tool | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| ProfitWell (Paddle) | Stripe-based SaaS, free | Free |
| ChartMogul | Non-Stripe, enterprise | $129/mo |
| Stripe Dashboard | Basic metrics, Stripe-only | Free with Stripe |
| RevenueCat | Mobile B2C subscriptions | Free tier / $599/mo |
| Putler | Lighter option, multi-source | $29/mo |
| Custom (dbt + BI) | Mature teams, deep analysis | Engineering time |
The best Baremetrics alternatives in 2026
1. ProfitWell (now part of Paddle) — best free alternative
Best for: Stripe-based B2B SaaS that wants core metrics without paying.
Not for: Teams needing deep custom cohorts or non-Stripe billing.
ProfitWell is now owned by Paddle and the core metrics product is still free. MRR, churn, LTV, cohort retention curves — all real, all free. The data quality is genuinely good for Stripe-based businesses.
Where ProfitWell costs money: Recover (dunning) and Retain (engagement automation). These are separate paid products. For pure metrics, the free tier is excellent.
Pricing: Free for core metrics. Verdict: Try this first before paying for anything else.
2. ChartMogul — best for non-Stripe billing and enterprise
Best for: SaaS teams on Chargebee, Recurly, Braintree, or custom billing. Also: enterprise teams needing strong reporting.
Not for: Pure Stripe-based startups (ProfitWell is free for that).
ChartMogul handles complex multi-system billing better than Baremetrics. Strong support for non-Stripe billing platforms and enterprise reporting needs. Pricing starts around $129/month with custom plans for larger teams.
Pricing: From $129/month. Verdict: Best for complex billing setups.
3. Stripe Dashboard analytics — best free if you're Stripe-native
Best for: Stripe-based teams that just need MRR, churn rate, and LTV at a glance.
Not for: Anyone who needs cohort analysis, segmentation, or forecasting.
Stripe's built-in analytics cover the headline numbers and are free with your Stripe account. Limited compared to dedicated tools but real and accurate.
Pricing: Free with Stripe. Verdict: Start here if you just need basics.
4. RevenueCat — best for mobile B2C subscription products
Best for: Mobile apps and B2C subscription products with high subscriber counts.
Not for: B2B SaaS or web-based subscription products.
RevenueCat dominates mobile subscription analytics. Free tier for under $10K MTR (monthly tracked revenue), paid plans from $599/month. Handles iOS, Android, and web subscription complexity better than any general tool.
Pricing: Free for under $10K MTR, then $599/month+. Verdict: Required for serious mobile subscription products.
5. Putler — best lighter multi-source option
Best for: Multi-channel businesses (Stripe + PayPal + WooCommerce) wanting unified analytics.
Not for: Pure SaaS metrics needs.
Putler at $29/month is the cheapest viable option. Less SaaS-focused than Baremetrics but useful for ecommerce + SaaS hybrid businesses.
Pricing: From $29/month. Verdict: Right for multi-source businesses on a budget.
6. Custom (dbt + Looker / Metabase / Mode) — best for mature data teams
Best for: Series B+ SaaS teams with dedicated data engineering and complex metrics needs.
Not for: Teams without a dedicated analytics engineer.
Once your metrics needs exceed what Baremetrics can deliver, the answer is usually a proper data stack: Stripe + Snowflake/BigQuery + dbt + Looker or Metabase. Open-source MRR models like dbt's revenue packages get you most of the way.
Pricing: Engineering time + warehouse costs. Verdict: Right path for mature teams.
When Baremetrics still wins
- Clean, opinionated UX. Baremetrics looks better than most competitors.
- Cohort analysis. Strong out-of-the-box cohort retention curves.
- Smaller team, no data engineer. Faster to use than building custom.
Which Baremetrics alternative is right for you?
- Stripe-based and want to pay nothing: ProfitWell.
- Complex billing or enterprise: ChartMogul.
- Just need basics, Stripe-native: Stripe Dashboard.
- Mobile subscription product: RevenueCat.
- Multi-source ecommerce + SaaS: Putler.
- Mature team needing custom analysis: dbt + BI tool.
How I picked these alternatives
I run ChurnTools and built our own retention analytics on top of dbt + Snowflake. These rankings come from direct conversations with 30+ SaaS founders, hands-on testing of ProfitWell, ChartMogul, and RevenueCat, and recent G2/Capterra reviews from 2025+.
The rest of your churn stack
Metrics tools measure churn. They don't fix it. Make sure you've covered:
- Payment recovery: AI dunning guide.
- Save flows: Cancellation save flow guide.
- How to calculate churn correctly: Churn calculation guide.
- Free churn calculator: ChurnTools Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is ProfitWell really free?
Yes, the core metrics product is genuinely free for Stripe-based SaaS. Paddle (the owner) makes money from add-on products like Recover for dunning.
What is the difference between Baremetrics and ChartMogul?
ChartMogul has better data accuracy for complex billing setups. Baremetrics has cleaner UX and better cohort analysis. For most teams under $5M ARR, the difference is small.
Do I need Baremetrics if I have Stripe?
Stripe's built-in analytics cover the basics. Dedicated tools help if you need cohort analysis, segmentation, or forecasting.
Can I build SaaS metrics in-house instead?
Yes, but you'll regret it at first. Edge cases (refunds, plan changes, prorations, trials) cost weeks of engineering. Use a tool unless you have a dedicated data engineer.
Does Baremetrics work for B2C subscription products?
Yes for web-based, but RevenueCat is dramatically better for mobile B2C subscriptions specifically.