The Simple Orb Alternative
for Small Businesses
Looking for usage-based billing without the enterprise complexity? PayRequest gives you flexible billing, invoicing, and subscriptions at transparent prices—no sales calls required.
Enterprise vs. SMB Focus
Orb is built for large enterprises with complex metering needs and dedicated engineering teams. PayRequest is designed for freelancers, creators, and small businesses who want powerful billing without the complexity or enterprise pricing.
PayRequest vs Orb
See how PayRequest compares to Orb for small business billing needs.
| Feature | PayRequest | Orb |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From €5/mo | Custom (contact sales) |
| Setup Time | Minutes | Weeks/Months |
| Target Audience | Freelancers & SMBs | Enterprise |
| Sales Team Required | ||
| Free Trial Available | ||
| Built-in Invoicing | Separate system | |
| Payment Links | ||
| Digital Products | ||
| Subscriptions | ||
| Customer Portal | ||
| Usage-Based Billing | Simple metering | Full metering engine |
| Revenue Recognition | Basic | ASC 606 compliant |
| EU Based (GDPR) |
Perfect for These Businesses
PayRequest is ideal when you need billing without enterprise complexity.
Freelancers & Consultants
Send invoices, accept payments, and manage subscriptions without complex software or enterprise pricing.
Digital Product Creators
Sell ebooks, courses, templates, and software with built-in delivery and payment processing.
Small SaaS Companies
Manage subscriptions, send professional invoices, and let customers self-serve—all without engineering resources.
Service Providers
Create payment links, track payments, and automate recurring billing for your clients.
Why Creators Choose PayRequest
Everything you need to bill customers without enterprise complexity.
Transparent Pricing
No enterprise sales calls needed. Start at €5/month with clear, predictable costs that scale with your business.
Instant Setup
Start billing in minutes, not months. No engineering team required, no complex integrations to configure.
No Engineering Required
Zero code, zero integrations. Everything works out of the box—payment links, invoicing, subscriptions, and more.
Perfect for SMBs
Built for freelancers, creators, and small teams. You don't need enterprise-grade metering—you need simple, effective billing.
20+ Payment Methods
Accept iDEAL, SEPA, Bancontact, cards, and more. Reach customers worldwide with local payment options.
EU-Based & GDPR Compliant
Your data stays in Europe. Full GDPR compliance and EU VAT handling included.
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose PayRequest when you need:
- Simple, transparent pricing (starting at €5/mo)
- Instant setup without engineering resources
- Built-in invoicing with professional templates
- Payment links and digital product delivery
- Customer self-service portal included
- EU-based platform with GDPR compliance
Choose Orb when you need:
- Complex usage-based metering at scale
- ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance
- Enterprise-grade SLAs and support
- Deep Salesforce/NetSuite integrations
- Customer hierarchy management
- Dedicated engineering team to implement
Note: Orb is built for enterprise companies with complex metering needs and dedicated engineering teams. PayRequest focuses on making billing simple and accessible for freelancers, creators, and small businesses.
Start Billing in Minutes, Not Months
Skip the enterprise sales process. Get transparent pricing and start accepting payments today with PayRequest.