The top 7 subscription billing software for Dutch businesses

You need an effortless billing infrastructure as you scale. As your customer base grows and changes, your billing software should easily be able to adapt. That means finding a software provider that makes the entire subscription lifecycle effortless for you and the customer.

But, as you might have already found, the subscription billing marketplace is a pretty crowded one, with many solutions on the market, the process of choosing the perfect fit for your Dutch business can easily become overwhelming.

This guide is here to help you sift through the options with ease. Here, we’re exploring the top features you should consider in a subscription billing software and comparing seven frontrunners so you don’t have to.

What is subscription billing software?

Subscription billing software is a collection of tools housed in one piece of software specifically built for businesses with a subscription model, like Netflix. Within the software, you can set up seamless recurring payment collections at different time intervals, such as monthly or annually and make it fit around your custom pricing models (e.g. tiered or per-user). 

These tools help companies unify all the processes associated with your subscription business, so everything from automatically sending customer payment reminders to reporting on revenue can be managed from within the same system, streamlining your operations and squeezing the most out of efficiency.

Key features to look for in subscription billing software

What features are helpful when looking at subscription billing software options? Here are seven non-negotiables.

1. Supports flexible pricing models

Not every subscription business operates on the same pricing model. And even if you start offering one pricing model, you might need to change it in the future. So, finding software that supports usage-based, tiered, flat-rate and custom pricing structures is a must.

2. Dutch language support and local tax handling

As a Dutch business, you need tools that support your native language, which means the ability to create frontend customer experiences in local languages, including Dutch, based on customer browser settings. This helps you build more personal relationships with customers, which is key in subscription businesses that rely on the customer enjoying the service enough to continue with their memberships. 

3. Seamless accounting tool integrations

Integrating your tech stack can solve many fragmentation issues. Not least, having to log in and out of different tools, but if your software links up to your accounting system, your customer payments sync, making all customer data accurate and removing the possibility of duplicates. 

Find a tool that integrates with ‌market leaders like Exact, Moneybird, and Xero, and has the ability to build custom APIs to support lesser-known systems.

4. The ability to track churn

Having a high churn rate can really damage your subscription business (but you already know that), having a tool that helps you analyse and track churn can mean you’re in the best position possible to implement changes to lower the churn rate before it damages your bottom line.

Integrating your subscription billing software with your CRM and accounting systems can help you monitor customer cancellations and plan downgrades as and when they happen. It gives you real-time insight into customer behaviour, which helps you strategise.

5. Payment gateway compatibility

Working with a software provider that supports multiple payment gateways like iDEAL, SEPA, and credit cards means customers can choose their preferred payment methods without compromising.

Without compatible payment gateways, you can’t process reliable and timely recurring payments for every customer, which means your revenue becomes unpredictable and your cash flow suffers.

6. Comprehensive dunning management

Find a solution that automatically handles overdue or failed payments, and then you can recover otherwise lost revenue without any manual intervention.

When payments fail, you need the system to automatically send out a ‘failed payment’ notification to customers, because if you don't action this in the moment, the customer can cease to exist. If the failed payment isn’t actioned and you lose a customer, it’s as simple as that.

7. Multi-currency accounts

If you want to sell to customers around the world, you need a subscription billing system that supports multiple currencies. Finding a solution that allows you to collect payments in multiple currencies means that you can sell globally from day one. 

P.S. Airwallex not only helps you collect and settle payments internationally, but we also give you access to market-leading FX rates to minimise foreign exchange rate costs, keeping more money in your subscription business.

The 7 Best Subscription Billing Software for Dutch Businesses in 2025

Here are the seven best options on the Dutch market right now (scroll down for a more detailed overview of each).

• Airwallex: Effortlessly manage recurring billing for a global customer base, regardless of your subscription business model.

• Chargebee: Automate and streamline all aspects of subscription billing and management, no matter your business size.

• Stripe Billing: Customise, automate, and scale the recurring revenue in your subscription-based business with Stripe. 

• GoCardless: Automate and streamline your recurring payment collections for all business sizes.

• Recurly: Manage everything from the start to the end of the subscriber lifecycle from one platform.

• Paddle: An all-in-one billing and revenue management platform that handles tax compliance, invoicing and global transactions for subscription-based businesses. 

• Zoho Billing: Cloud-based subscription and billing management platform helping businesses automate and streamline the whole subscription lifecycle.

Comparison table of features 

Detailed overview of all software options 

Here’s a deeper dive on what to expect from each platform:

Airwallex

Key features: 

• Accept subscription payments in over 130 currencies, making global reach effortless 

• Customise your billing cycles and watch as the system carries out automatic retries

• Integrates with market-leading CRM systems, accounting software, and ecommerce platforms (including Xero, NetSuite, Shopify, and Magento)

• Intuitive interface design makes it easy to manage your subscriptions, embedded payments, and reporting from a centralised dashboard

• Competitive FX rates make Airwallex a cost-effective solution to manage global payments and subscriptions

• Built-in advanced retry logic helps you maximise revenue and reduce churn

Best suited for: Global businesses in need of multi-currency support and advanced retry logic to reduce churn and maximise revenue.

Chargebee

Key features:

• Robust tools to manage subscriptions (including invoicing, recurring billing, trial management and dunning automation)

• Extensive payment gateway support

• Flexible pricing models mean you can experiment with and adapt pricing strategies

• Market-leading integrations for better efficiency (accounting tools, business systems, CRMs, and more)

• Chargebee ensure you remain compliant – they’re PCI DSS Level 1 Certified, GDPR-ready, and other regulatory compliance

• Connected billing and reporting deliver a single source of truth

Best suited for: Good option for fast-growing SaaS companies looking for a solution to support their diverse subscription plans. 

Stripe Billing

Key features:

• Supports a wide range of subscription models, including flat-rate, usage-based, tiered and volume pricing

• Increased efficiency with automation. Automate recurring billing, invoicing, payment retries and dunning management.

• Self-serve customer portal. A secure and customisable portal that users can use to update their details, upgrades, and more.

• Multi-currency support. Accept payments in over 135 currencies.

• The platform handles PCI DSS compliance, automates tax, and uses fraud-detection tools

• Extensive third-party integrations and a flexible API for custom workflows

Best suited for: If you’re a global SaaS, you might benefit from Stripe’s highly flexible platform and developer tools with advanced billing logic.

GoCardless

Key features:

• Direct debit payments in over 30 countries 

• Recover up to 70% of failed payments with GoCardless’ Success+ intelligent retries feature

• Seamless integration with accounting and billing platforms to automate payment collections

• Set your own payment schedules with their customisable platform

• Cost-effective pricing, pay per transaction

• ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance mean customer data is secure

Best suited for: If your business focuses on bank and direct debit payments in Europe, GoCardless could be a good choice.

Recurly

Key features:

• Accessible platform with an intuitive, user-friendly design 

• A suite of features including customisable subscription plans, manual payments, personalised invoices, and more

• Responsive customer support team

• Smooth integrations with systems like Zendesk to improve workflows

• Access detailed subscription metrics to reduce churn and optimise revenue

• Automated dunning and billing management

Best suited for: Scaling SaaS companies looking for a solution to help optimise revenue and reduce churn.

Paddle

Key features:

• Acts as a Merchant of Record, handling VAT compliance, payment processing, subscription management, and more

• Supports payments in over 200 countries and more than 30 languages

• User-friendly interface, easy integrations, and simple setup

• Built-in fraud detection and prevention tools

• Top-rated customer support for tax and payment issues

• No monthly subscription fees; pay per transaction

Best suited for: SaaS companies thinking of scaling internationally, looking for a compliant billing solution.

Zoho Billing (formerly known as Zoho Subscription)

Key features:

• Automates every part of subscription management, from invoices and dunning to recurring billing and tax calculations

• Integrates with the Zoho ecosystem to streamline operations for businesses already making good use of their other products (books, CRM, inventory, etc.)

• Supports multiple payment gateways, including PayPal, Stripe, and Razorpay

• Tiered, metered and usage-based billing, giving your business ultimate choice on how they bill customers

• Self-service customer portal to empower customers to view invoices, update subscription details, and more

• Automates payment collections, reducing admin

Best suited for: Zoho is an affordable billing solution for small to mid-sized companies.

How to choose the right subscription billing tool for your business

Everyone's software needs are different, and every software out there has slightly different features which might serve one business better than another. 

That's why it's essential to figure out what your processes are missing currently, so you can whittle down the options a little easier.

Here are some things to keep in mind when making your decisions:

Local compliance and integrations with Dutch systems

As a Dutch-based business, being able to integrate with your CRM and accounting tools is essential to the ease and functionality of the software you implement. You need systems that talk to each other, so this might be one of your priorities.

Budget Vs scalability

It's so tempting to dip your toe into the water with ‌budget software, but you need to think long-term. Is the budget tool able to grow with you as you scale? Can it take away the growing pains as you expand your team or start serving an international customer base? You need a subscription solution that cares for your business needs now and into the future.

Trialling tools and evaluating support

Most software solutions offer a free trial period where you can see all the features in action to measure fit. But how do you evaluate the support on offer? The best way to find unbiased feedback is to read through their reviews. Filter reviews by lowest rated and read about the problems customers have had. If there's a pattern to the bad reviews, it can give you real insight into the relationship customers have with the provider and how issues are dealt with.

How Airwallex Supports Subscription Businesses in the Netherlands

As a Dutch business, you need a subscription management system that effortlessly supports you as you scale internationally. Airwallex can support you by giving you access to the most competitive FX rates to improve cash flow and help you accept and process global payments from day one, while helping you effectively manage your subscription business and all the intricacies the subscription lifecycle demands.

From setting up custom pricing models and reducing churn with our intelligent retry logic, we’re here to optimise and maximise your revenue wherever possible.

Disclaimer and references

The information in this article is based on our own online research in Q2 2025. Airwallex was not able to manually test each tool or provider. The information is provided for educational purposes only and a reader should consider the specific requirements of their business when evaluating providers. This research is reviewed annually. If you would like to request an update, feel free to contact us at [[email protected]]. This information doesn’t take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs.

• www.chargebee.com/billing/

• stripe.com/gb/billing 

• gocardless.com/en-au/features/recurring-payments/

• recurly.com/product/subscriber-management/ 

• www.paddle.com/billing/subscriptions 

• www.zoho.com/uk/billing/subscription-billing-management/