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Kill Bill vs Lago
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| Fact | Kill Bill | Lago |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.8k | 11k |
| Latest | killbill-0.24.22 | v1.54.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 38 days between releases | about 20 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Chargebee. Alternatives to Chargebee →
Full replacementKill BillSubscription catalog, invoicing and dunning on your own server.
Full replacementLagoSubscriptions, usage-based plans, coupons and invoices on your own server.
Both replace Stripe Billing. Alternatives to Stripe Billing →
Full replacementKill BillSubscriptions, usage billing and invoicing, with payment gateways added as plugins.
Full replacementLagoUsage metering, plans, subscriptions and invoices, with Stripe, Adyen or GoCardless collecting payments.
Kill Bill
- killbill-0.24.222026-09-29N/A
- killbill-0.24.212026-08-12N/A
- killbill-0.24.202026-08-07N/A
- killbill-0.24.192026-07-09N/A
- killbill-0.24.182026-05-14Other notes:
Lago
- v1.54.02026-10-06fix(docker): Upgrade node for single docker image
- v1.53.02026-09-08fix(events-processor): scope redis ctx per event
- v1.52.12026-08-27Point connectors build at docker.io, not the redpanda mirror
- v1.52.02026-08-26[ING-493] fix(alerts): flag subscriptions for refresh on past recurring events
- v1.51.02026-07-27feat(meilisearch): Add meilisearch dev environment
Kill Bill
unsigned The latest release, killbill-0.24.22, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Lago
✓ signed The latest release, v1.54.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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