LagovsUniBee
Two self-hosted Chargebee alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lago | UniBee | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Billing | #10 of 13 in Billing |
| GitHub stars | 10 715 | 233 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +112 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 1 |
| Latest release | v1.55.0 · 7 Oct 2026 | v1.9.0 · 6 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | — |
Which one should you pick?
Lago scores 71/100 against 48/100 for UniBee, so it is the safer default.
Lago ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for UniBee.
If you want the quickest setup, UniBee is easier to run; Lago needs more configuration.
Lago is growing faster right now (+112 stars in 30 days).