Chargebee vs m3ter:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Chargebee had more branded searches than m3ter among usage-based billing platforms worldwide. Chargebee had about 27,100 branded searches, while m3ter had 720. Chargebee made up 76.6% of all usage-based billing platform searches we track, and m3ter accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about usage-based billing platforms, Chargebee appeared in three of the five answers and m3ter in one. Chargebee was mentioned before m3ter in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Chargebee, about 38 searches for every 1 for m3ter
Who does AI mention more?
Chargebee, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, m3ter in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Chargebee, named ahead of m3ter in 2 of 3 answers
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Top usage-based billing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chargebee was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. m3ter was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Chargebee was listed before m3ter in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Metronome5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lago4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Orb4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Chargebee3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Maxio3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
m3ter1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Amberflo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which usage-based billing platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best usage-based billing platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best usage-based billing platform for metered billing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“usage based billing platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metered billing software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Chargebee or m3ter more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chargebee and m3ter by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven usage-based billing platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Chargebee, m3ter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chargebee | Maxio | m3ter | Metronome | Lago | Orb | Amberflo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.8% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.9% | 18% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.93% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.9% | 17.5% | 1.3% | 5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 70% | 20.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.6% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.92% |
| Mar 2026 | 74% | 18.1% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.6% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 0.95% |
| May 2026 | 73.5% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% | 0.76% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 3.7% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.3% | 15% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 77% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.93% |
| Sep 2026 | 76.6% | 15.3% | 2% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.76% |
How has the Chargebee and m3ter comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chargebee was ahead of m3ter in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chargebee’s share of searches among usage-based billing platforms worldwide moved from 69.8% to 76.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, m3ter’s share of searches among usage-based billing platforms worldwide moved from 2.3% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
How did search popularity change for usage-based billing platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, m3ter rose from 4th to 3rd among usage-based billing platforms worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chargebee’s and m3ter’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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