Lago

Metering and usage-based billing.

GitHub stars
10,673
License
AGPL-3.0
Latest release
v1.55.0
7 October 2026
Last commit
8 October 2026
Runs on
Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

185 commits

Replaces

Paid products Lago can stand in for.

How to self-host Lago

Lago runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Lago free?

Yes. Lago is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Lago?

Yes. Lago runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Lago replace?

People use Lago instead of Chargebee or Stripe Billing.

Is Lago still maintained?

The last change to Lago's code was on 8 October 2026, with 185 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Money, Budgeting & Management

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