Comparison

Tierux vs Stripe Billing

Stripe Billing is superb at web subscriptions — cards, invoices, SaaS plans. But inside iOS and Android apps, store policies generally require digital goods to go through Apple's and Google's own billing, which Stripe doesn't process. Tierux sits on top of store billing: it verifies Play and App Store purchases server-side and turns them into queryable entitlements. Different jobs — and many apps use both.

CapabilityTieruxStripe Billing
Built forIn-app subscriptions sold through Google Play & the App StoreWeb & SaaS subscriptions, invoicing
Who processes the paymentThe stores — Tierux never touches the moneyStripe (cards, wallets, bank debits)
In-app digital goods on iOS/AndroidCore focus — server-side verification of store purchasesStore policies generally require store billing for in-app digital goods
Web checkout / SaaS billingNo — store purchases onlyCore strength
Server-side entitlement APIBuilt-in — isEntitled over RESTSubscription objects via API; entitlement gating is yours to build
Subscription lifecycle webhooksRTDN + App Store Server Notifications handled; signed webhooks (v1) outExtensive webhook events
SetupAI agent over MCP — store credentials, products, paywalls in one promptDashboard + API keys, manual configuration
PricingFlat $39/mo up to 1,000 subscribers — no revenue sharePercentage of billing volume + card processing fees

This is a category comparison, not a rivalry — the two products solve different problems and are often deployed side by side.

When to choose which

Choose Tierux if…

Your subscriptions are sold inside iOS and Android apps through store billing, and you need server-side verification, entitlement state, and paywall configuration on top of what the stores give you — set up by your AI agent over MCP, at a flat monthly price.

Choose Stripe Billing if…

You're selling on the web — SaaS plans, invoicing, or checkout outside the app stores — where Stripe's payment processing, tax tooling, and billing logic are the industry default. For apps that sell on both surfaces, run Stripe for web and Tierux for the stores.

Frequently asked questions
Can I use Stripe instead of in-app purchases?
Generally not for digital goods sold inside iOS and Android apps: Apple's and Google's store policies require in-app purchases to run through their billing systems, with limited regional and category exceptions that change over time. For web checkout, physical goods, and SaaS, Stripe is a natural fit. Always check the current store policies for your category and region.
Does Tierux process payments like Stripe does?
No. Tierux never touches the money — payments run through Google Play and the Apple App Store, which handle the transaction, taxes, and refunds. Tierux verifies those purchases server-side and manages the resulting entitlement state your backend queries over REST.
Can I use Stripe and Tierux together?
Yes, and many subscription apps do exactly that: Stripe (or similar) for web checkout and SaaS billing, Tierux for verifying store purchases and unifying in-app entitlement state. Your backend gates features on Tierux's entitlement API regardless of where the purchase happened.
How does pricing differ between Tierux and Stripe Billing?
Stripe Billing charges a percentage of billing volume plus card processing fees — see Stripe's current pricing. Tierux charges a flat $39/mo for up to 1,000 subscribers, then +$30/1,000, and takes no percentage of revenue; the stores' own commission applies to store transactions either way.

Store billing, handled

Free tier — unlimited apps, 1 paywall. No credit card, no revenue share.

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