Recurly review

The leader in revenue recovery and churn reduction for subscription businesses.

Top 11 rank

#3 of 11

Score

8.9/9.4

Pricing

$$$ ($249+/mo + % of revenue)

HQ

San Francisco, USA

Verdict

Recurly stands out for its best-in-class revenue recovery engine, which uses machine learning to intelligently retry failed payments and significantly reduce involuntary churn.

What customers praise

Its dunning management is industry-leading, often recovering a higher percentage of revenue than competitors.

What customers criticise

While excellent for subscriptions, it's less suited for complex one-time billing or hybrid models compared to more flexible platforms.

Best for

High-volume B2C subscription businesses, particularly in media, streaming, and consumer goods, focused on maximizing subscriber lifetime value.

At a glance

  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Stripe, Adyen, Zendesk, QuickBooks
  • Compliance: PCI DSS Level 1, SOC 2, GDPR
  • Regions served: Global
  • Typical onboarding: 21 days

Red flags

Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-09. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

See alternatives to Recurly, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Recurly vs Zuora.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software, verified June 9, 2026 — no paid placement.