WHMCS Alternative
Tired of managing servers, PHP updates, and security patches? PayRequest offers modern billing without the infrastructure headache.
5 Gründe für den Wechsel zu PayRequest
Erfahren Sie, warum hunderte Unternehmen von WHMCS zu PayRequest gewechselt haben — und nie zurückblicken.
Modernes Dashboard, das Kundenvertrauen aufbaut
WHMCS hat eine veraltete 2010er-Oberfläche, die Kunden abschreckt. PayRequest bietet ein schlankes, modernes Dashboard-Erlebnis, das Professionalität ausstrahlt. Ihre Checkout-Seiten, Rechnungen und das Kundenportal sehen alle professionell aus.
Schönes Kundenportal, das Ihre Kunden lieben werden
Das WHMCS-Kundenportal sieht aus wie ein Hosting-Kontrollpanel — verwirrend für nicht-technische Kunden. PayRequest bietet ein modernes, elegantes Self-Service-Portal, das Ihre Kunden tatsächlich gerne nutzen. Rechnungen ansehen, Abonnements verwalten und Zahlungsmethoden mit wenigen Klicks aktualisieren.
80% niedrigere Kosten
WHMCS: $15.95 Lizenz + $30 Hosting + $100+ Zahlungsmodule = $150+/Monat. PayRequest: €20/Monat gesamt. Alles inklusive — Hosting, SSL, alle Zahlungsgateways, Support-Tickets, Kundenportal. Keine Überraschungen.
Alle Zahlungsgateways inklusive
WHMCS berechnet $50-200 pro Zahlungsgateway-Modul. PayRequest beinhaltet Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, iDEAL, SEPA, Bancontact, Apple Pay, Google Pay — alle eingebaut und sofort einsatzbereit.
Null Wartung erforderlich
Keine Server zu verwalten, keine PHP-Updates, keine Sicherheitspatches zu installieren, keine Datenbank-Backups. PayRequest ist vollständig cloud-gehostet und wir kümmern uns um alles. In 5 Minuten live, keine technischen Kenntnisse erforderlich.
Feature Comparison
Pricing & Hosting
| Feature | PayRequest | WHMCS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €20/month | $15.95/month |
| Hosting included | ||
| No server required | ||
| Automatic updates | Manual | |
| SSL included | Self-managed |
Billing Features
| Feature | PayRequest | WHMCS |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring billing | ||
| One-time payments | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Payment links | ||
| Dunning management | ||
| Customer portal | ||
| Multi-currency | 135+ | Yes |
Payment Methods
| Feature | PayRequest | WHMCS |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | ||
| PayPal | ||
| Mollie (EU) | Add-on | |
| iDEAL | Via modules | |
| SEPA Direct Debit | Via modules | |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay | Via Stripe |
Setup & Maintenance
| Feature | PayRequest | WHMCS |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours/Days |
| Technical knowledge | None required | PHP/Server admin |
| Maintenance | Zero | Regular |
| Security patches | Automatic | Manual |
| Backup management | Automatic | Manual |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose PayRequest if:
- You want simple recurring billing without server hassle
- You're a freelancer, agency, or small SaaS
- You need European payment methods (iDEAL, SEPA)
- You don't want to manage hosting or updates
- You need payment links and invoicing
- You're starting fresh or migrating from spreadsheets
Stick with WHMCS if:
- You run a web hosting company with domain registration
- You need deep cPanel/Plesk/DirectAdmin integration
- You have existing WHMCS modules you depend on
- You have dedicated sysadmin resources
- You need highly customized provisioning automation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PayRequest suitable for hosting companies?
PayRequest is ideal for recurring billing, but it doesn't have built-in hosting provisioning (cPanel, Plesk integration). If you need automatic server provisioning, WHMCS is more suitable. For simple subscription billing, PayRequest works great.
How does pricing compare?
WHMCS starts at $15.95/month for the license alone — you still need hosting ($10-50/month). PayRequest is €20/month all-inclusive with hosting, SSL, and updates. No hidden costs.
Can I migrate from WHMCS to PayRequest?
Yes, you can export your customer data and recreate subscriptions in PayRequest. For active subscriptions, customers will need to re-subscribe, but you can do this gradually as renewals come up.
What about WHMCS modules and add-ons?
WHMCS has a large module ecosystem for specific hosting functions. PayRequest focuses on billing and payments — it's simpler but doesn't have hosting-specific integrations. Consider what you actually need.
Which has better payment gateway support?
For European payment methods, PayRequest wins with native Mollie integration for iDEAL, Bancontact, and SEPA. WHMCS requires third-party modules for these, which cost extra and may have compatibility issues.
Is PayRequest secure for billing?
Absolutely. PayRequest is PCI-DSS compliant through Stripe/Mollie, uses bank-level encryption, and handles security updates automatically. With WHMCS, security depends on your server management.
Hosting Integrations
PayRequest integrates with the tools hosting resellers already use.
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