

Veriam vs. Chargebee
Chargebee is a subscription billing and revenue management platform designed to help businesses automate recurring billing, invoicing, and subscription lifecycle management. It is widely used for handling pricing models, customer subscriptions, and revenue analytics across various industries.
While Chargebee excels at subscription and revenue management, it lacks advanced identity and access management (IAM) capabilities. Businesses using Chargebee typically need separate IAM solutions to manage user authentication and authorization. This can lead to integration complexity when controlling access based on subscription status.
Veriam, on the other hand, offers an integrated solution for IAM and subscription management. It is built for business-to-business (B2B) environments where both user authentication and access control are tied directly to subscription models. This unique approach eliminates the need for multiple systems, providing a unified platform for managing identities and monetizing access.
Feature | Veriam | Chargebee |
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Integrated IAM & Subscription Management | ✅ The only solution that natively integrates access & subscription management | ❌ Requires third-party IAM for user authentication |
Single Sign-On (SSO) | ✅ Enables seamless access to multiple applications with a single identity | ❌ No built-in SSO; relies on external IAM |
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | ✅ Supports OTP and biometric-based authentication | ❌ No built-in MFA capabilities |
User Lifecycle Management | ✅ Optimized for onboarding external B2B users | ✅ Supports customer lifecycle for subscriptions but not for identity |
Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Authentication | ❌ Not supported; tailored for B2B & supply chain integration | ✅ Supports B2C billing but without integrated access management |
Policy-Based Authorization | ✅ Combines role-based, attribute-based, and resource-based policies | ❌ No native support for access control policies |
Integration Ecosystem | ✅ Designed to integrate with Ping Identity and other IAM providers | ✅ Extensive integrations with payment gateways and ERP systems |
Scalability | ✅ Architected for linear global scalability, handling millions of users | ✅ Scales well for subscription billing at large volumes |
Self-Hosting | ❌ Not supported; fully cloud-based | ❌ Cloud-based only |
Developer-Friendliness | ✅ Simple API integration for IAM, subscription management, invoicing, and payments | ✅ Developer APIs focused on billing automation |
Compliance & Security | ✅ EU-based, adheres to GDPR, pursuing ISO 27001 certification | ✅ Compliant with GDPR, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 |
Pricing | ✅ IAM is free; charges only for subscription management | ❌ Charges for all subscription management features |
Ease of Use & Maintenance | ✅ Designed for easy integration and minimal maintenance | ✅ User-friendly for billing, but requires external IAM for identity |
How Veriam simplifies Subscription Management
Veriam combines identity and access management (IAM) with subscription management in a single, integrated platform, offering a more streamlined approach for businesses managing user authentication, access control, and billing. With Veriam, you can:
- Unify Identity and Subscription Management: Manage both user authentication and subscription lifecycles in one platform—eliminating the need for separate systems.
- Automate Access Control: Dynamically control user access based on subscription tiers, ensuring seamless management of premium features and services.
- Reduce Complexity: Simplify your infrastructure by handling both IAM and billing within one cohesive platform, minimizing integration overhead.
- Cost Efficiency: With free IAM and transparent pricing for subscription management, Veriam provides a flexible and scalable alternative to traditional subscription platforms.
- Tailored for B2B: Unlike general-purpose subscription systems, Veriam is designed with business-to-business (B2B) authentication in mind—offering advanced user onboarding and policy-based access tailored to external partners.
By adopting Veriam, businesses can consolidate critical processes, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a seamless subscription-based experience—all while maintaining robust identity management.
Final thoughts
If you rely on Chargebee for subscription management but need identity and access management without adding a separate IAM platform, Veriam is the ideal solution. It bridges the gap between subscription billing and access control—particularly for businesses managing B2B users and external partners.
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