SubRevival vs Baremetrics Recover —
flat vs MRR-scaled
Baremetrics Recover starts at $58/mo and scales with your MRR, and pairs with the best subscription analytics in the category. SubRevival is a flat $19/mo, focused only on payment recovery. Same core dunning, a different pricing model.
$58+/mo
Scales with your MRR.
Add best-in-class analytics if you want it.
$19/mo
Flat. Never scales with MRR.
Focused on payment recovery.
I have used both of these
I build SubRevival, so read this as a comparison from someone with skin in the game. I also evaluated Baremetrics Recover hands-on. For the full breakdown, see my Baremetrics Recover review (I scored it 3.9/5; Baremetrics holds 4.6/5 across 98 G2 reviews). One reviewer captured why people like it:
Baremetrics made it easy for us to handle cancellations and failed charges. It was easy to set up and took little manual work to keep rolling. Allison A., via G2
Baremetrics is excellent, especially its analytics and support. This page is about a narrower question: for failed-payment recovery on a flat price, is its MRR-scaled model the right call? By Daniel Borodin, founder of SubRevival. Updated June 2026.
Feature by feature
Full feature comparison
Based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Verify Baremetrics pricing at baremetrics.com.
Baremetrics has, SubRevival doesn't
- MRR and churn analytics
- LTV and ARPU tracking
- Forecasting and benchmarks
- Customer segmentation
SubRevival has, Baremetrics Recover doesn't
- Flat pricing (no MRR scaling)
- Trial ending reminders
- Annual renewal reminders
- 21-day guarantee
- Recovery-focused dashboard
True cost breakdown
What Baremetrics Recover actually costs
Recover is sold on its own and scales with your MRR. Baremetrics' analytics products are priced separately, so you only pay for what you turn on.
Recover, from $58/mo
The dunning layer: smart retries, branded recovery emails, and a card update page. The starting price is for lower MRR and climbs as your revenue grows.
Analytics, optional
Baremetrics Metrics (from $49/mo) and Cancellation Insights ($108/mo) are separate products. Useful if you want MRR and churn analytics, but not required to run Recover.
SubRevival
$19/mo flat, and it never scales with your MRR. Connect Stripe, done in 5 minutes. Everything you need for payment recovery, nothing you don't.
Annual cost — recovery only
Recover starts at $58/mo and scales with MRR, so the gap widens as you grow. Check baremetrics.com/pricing for current rates.
The verdict
Depends entirely on whether you need the analytics
SubRevival wins clearly. $19/mo flat versus Recover from $58/mo that scales with your MRR is not a close comparison for pure recovery. You get the same core dunning capability, branded email sequences, Stripe OAuth, and a card update page, plus trial and renewal reminders that Baremetrics Recover does not offer, at a lower and flatter price.
The comparison changes if Baremetrics is already your analytics platform. In that case, Recover is a convenient pairing. But even then, because SubRevival is a flat $19/mo while Recover scales with MRR, SubRevival is often still cheaper for the same dunning outcome at higher revenue, and it includes trial and renewal reminders.
Flat-rate dunning that never scales with your MRR.
SubRevival recovers failed Stripe payments from $19/mo flat, standalone, and live in 5 minutes.
Use case guide
When to choose each
You only need failed payment recovery
SubRevival$19/mo flat, and it never scales with your MRR. Connect Stripe in 5 minutes and start recovering.
You're early-stage and watching every dollar
SubRevivalThe cost difference is significant at early stage. SubRevival at $19/mo flat lets you solve payment recovery without your bill scaling as you grow.
You need trial ending and renewal reminders alongside dunning
SubRevivalSubRevival includes both on all plans. Baremetrics Recover focuses on failed payment recovery only.
You already pay for Baremetrics and love the analytics
Baremetrics RecoverIf Baremetrics is already your MRR and churn analytics platform, adding Recover is the path of least resistance. Compare the add-on cost against SubRevival's $19/mo first.
You need detailed SaaS analytics AND payment recovery
BaremetricsBaremetrics is one of the best SaaS analytics platforms for Stripe businesses. If you genuinely need LTV, cohort analysis, and forecasting alongside recovery, the bundle makes sense.
Common questions
SubRevival vs Baremetrics Recover — FAQ
What is Baremetrics Recover?
Baremetrics Recover is the dunning product from Baremetrics, the well-known Stripe subscription analytics company. It sends branded emails when payments fail and provides a card update page. It is sold on its own starting at $58/mo and scales with your MRR. You can also pair it with Baremetrics' analytics (Metrics, from $49/mo), but you do not have to.
How much does Baremetrics Recover actually cost?
Recover starts at $58/mo and scales with your MRR. Baremetrics' analytics (Metrics from $49/mo) and Cancellation Insights ($108/mo) are separate, optional products. SubRevival is $19/mo flat and never scales with MRR. Verify current Baremetrics rates at baremetrics.com.
Does SubRevival include SaaS analytics like Baremetrics?
No. SubRevival is purpose-built for failed payment recovery — it does not offer MRR tracking, churn analytics, or LTV reporting. If you need those analytics features, Baremetrics is a strong platform for them. But if you already track metrics elsewhere (ChartMogul, Stripe's own dashboard, or a custom BI tool) and just need dunning, SubRevival is significantly cheaper.
Which tool is better for early-stage startups?
SubRevival, for cost reasons. At early stage, $19/mo flat is easier to justify than Recover's $58/mo that climbs with your MRR. As you scale, if you also want Baremetrics' analytics, Recover becomes a natural pairing with a platform you would already be paying for.
Can I use SubRevival if I already pay for Baremetrics?
Yes — many teams use SubRevival for payment recovery and keep Baremetrics for analytics. Because SubRevival is a flat $19/mo while Recover scales with MRR, there can be real savings at higher revenue even if you stay on Baremetrics for the analytics.
Does SubRevival have trial ending reminders that Baremetrics Recover doesn't?
Yes. SubRevival includes trial ending reminders on all plans — emails that go out before a trial expires to prompt conversion. Baremetrics Recover focuses on failed payment recovery and does not include trial lifecycle reminders.
How does setup compare?
Both tools connect through Stripe. SubRevival is one step: connect Stripe via OAuth and you are live in about 5 minutes. With Baremetrics you set up the account and connect your data sources before recovery is running. Reviewers describe Baremetrics as easy to set up, so the gap is small, but SubRevival is the faster path to a first recovery email.
Related comparisons
Just dunning. No analytics bundle required.
SubRevival recovers failed Stripe payments from $19/mo — standalone, no code, 5-minute setup.