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Rate my app: Recharge

5 points by recharge ↗ HN
https://www.rechargebilling.com

Recharge is aiming to be a simple but powerful alternative to online billing software such as Chargify, Recurly, etc.

We're also a lot cheaper because we combine the billing system with the payment gateway and merchant account....everything under one roof == less hands in the pot.

We'd love to get some feedback from some people!

8 comments

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sdfjkl
Your website is downright terrible. Huge annoying Flash animation with stock photos of smiling people, lacking any useful information.
recharge
I actually agree with you, but it tests well with a high percentage of small business owners ;)
michaeldhopkins
I looked all over your website and didn't see "the catch."

I don't buy from any unfamiliar business until I know the catch, even if it's just that you're priced to break into the market.

recharge
haha...yes that's a common question. I guess the only catch is that we provide the merchant account and gateway for you, along with the billing app. Cons would be less flexibility for you if you prefer something like auth.net, but the Pros would be substantial cost savings because you dont have so many separate companies involved trying to turn a profit.
allenbrunson
I agree that your website is pretty ugly, but my Flash blocker makes it bearable (heh). I don't have a project with a billing component right now, but if I did, the rest of your site looks good enough to get me to kick the tires on your service.
recharge
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!
TamDenholm
I must concur on the website design, what countries do you support?
recharge
Just US for now. Are you talking about the design as a whole or do you just find the Flash movie annoying?