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Lotus
AddedMar 22, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
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Lotus: Open-core billing engine for SaaS, automating usage-based pricing with a free and paid version.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2022
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorS22
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Founded with the mission to revolutionize pricing and billing for API companies, Lotus offers an open-core pricing and billing engine that automates custom usage-based pricing for any metric. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools, from metering and invoicing to testing new pricing models. Lotus's software is available as a free self-hosted version on GitHub, with additional paid cloud and enterprise tiers for enhanced support and features.

Notable affiliated individuals and investors have yet to be disclosed, but Lotus has already made significant strides in the SaaS market by enabling companies to optimize their billing processes. Key achievements include the successful deployment of their software across various industries, helping businesses more accurately charge their customers based on usage. The overall impact of Lotus lies in its ability to simplify complex billing scenarios, thereby improving operational efficiency and revenue accuracy for its clients.

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Lotus - Quick Facts

Who are Lotus' competitors?

Companies similar to Lotus include Lago, Archetype, Tailfin and Champ.

When was Lotus founded?

Lotus was founded in 2022.

Where is Lotus' headquarters located?

Lotus' headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much has Lotus raised to-date?

As of Oct 1, 2022, Lotus has raised a total of $500k (USD).

Lotus - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • API
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Billing
  • Pricing
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
Show 5 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7372Prepackaged Software