Zuora requires a lengthy, costly implementation that can take years. Leading consumer brands prefer Recurly’s flexible, easy-to-use platform that delivers fast time-to-value.
By unifying on a single subscription platform, we were able to become more efficient by creating a community of subject matter experts within the division.
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One of the key reasons why we’re able to get where we are is that we are very fast to react and also very flexible. Recurly plays a huge part in that.
Read case studyWhy choose Recurly over Zuora?
Painless implementation
Unlike Zuora, Recurly implementations are faster, cheaper, and don’t involve an ongoing professional services commitment.
Pay for what you need, not the fluff
Unlike feature-centric Zuora, Recurly delivers powerful tools you need to get started—and scale far and wide.
AI/ML driven churn reduction
Recurly solves churn with machine learning from billions of transactional data points, recovering more revenue—$1.2 billion in 2023.
Customizable subscription analytics
Recurly reigns supreme with in-app analytics and benchmarks that—unlike Zuora—are customizable to fit your business.
Unified revenue recognition
Don’t believe what Zuora may tell you—Recurly delivers robust revenue recognition capabilities, including automated ASC-606 and IFRS-15 compliance.
Lower cost of ownership
Zuora customers often need an FTE to manage and maintain the platform. Recurly merchants put those resources to work growing the business.
Zuora supports B2B companies exclusively. Recurly has your consumer-driven industry covered.
Consumer & financial services
Tailored pricing plans and analytics provide actionable insights, enhancing customer relationships and driving revenue growth.
Consumer goods & retail
Streamlined payment ecosystems, taxation, and compliance fuel global expansion and customer satisfaction.
Education
Flexible subscription solutions cater to diverse subscriber needs and preferences, freeing internal resources.
Government & non-profit
Financial transparency, compliance, and streamlined billing free more resources for the mission.
Health & wellness
Recurly supports HIPAA-regulated subscription businesses, bolstering data privacy, and consumer trust.
Media & entertainment
Automate billing, dynamic pricing, and real-time analytics keeps subscribers signing up and tuning in.
Software/SaaS
Robust subscription management, flexible billing, revenue optimizations, and analytics solutions that scale.
Telecom, energy & utilities
Flexible usage-based billing models and automated customer communications build operational efficiency.
Travel, hospitality & entertainment
Seamless subscription services, add-on options, and flexible payment solutions drive loyalty and repeat business.
What our customers are saying
Recurly is incredibly user friendly and so intuitive!
Fantastic support and information easily accessible
Excellent enterprise grade recurring subs
