Kill Bill

Self-Hosted

Open-source subscription billing and payment platform

Overview

Kill Bill is an extensible open-source platform for subscription billing, invoicing, and payment processing. It supports multiple payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Braintree), tax calculations, coupon management, and flexible recurring billing models (monthly, annual, tiered). Deployable via Docker, Kubernetes, or traditional servers, it integrates with accounting tools like QuickBooks and offers plugins for custom workflows. Ideal for SaaS businesses and e-commerce platforms needing control over billing data while avoiding vendor lock-in.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  kill_bill:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: kill-bill
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Flexible subscription billing models (recurring, one-time, tiered)
Multi-gateway payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, Braintree)
Invoicing, tax calculation, and coupon management
Extensible via plugins for custom workflows

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Kill Bill hard to install?

Kill Bill offers Docker images and Kubernetes charts for simplified deployment, but setting up advanced features (like payment gateway integrations or custom plugins) requires technical knowledge of billing workflows and server management.

? Is it a good alternative to Stripe Billing?

Yes—Kill Bill provides similar core billing features but as open source, giving you full control over your data and avoiding vendor lock-in. It integrates seamlessly with Stripe and other gateways, making it a flexible alternative for businesses wanting self-hosted billing solutions.

? Is it completely free?

The core Kill Bill platform is open source and free to use. However, paid enterprise support, premium plugins, or managed hosting services are available for businesses needing additional assistance with setup, maintenance, or custom features.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over billing data and infrastructure
⊕ Avoids vendor lock-in compared to proprietary tools
⊕ Supports multiple currencies and payment methods

Cons

⊖ Steeper learning curve for non-technical users
⊖ Requires ongoing server maintenance and setup
⊖ Enterprise-grade support may require paid plans