Software · head to head
ChartMogul vs Cyfe
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ChartMogul the free tier stops at $10K MRR, so it lapses precisely as a company starts to matter; Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
- They diverge on capability: ChartMogul covers MRR Analytics, Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ChartMogul and Cyfe actually diverge.
| Attribute | ChartMogul | Cyfe |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, Mobile, Tv |
| Founded | 2014 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in ChartMogul
- MRR Analytics
- Churn Analysis
- Cohort Analysis
- Customer Segmentation
- Revenue Recognition
- Stripe
- Chargebee
- Recurly
Only in Cyfe
- Pre-built Widgets
- Custom Metrics
- Historical Data
- White-labeling
- Embedding
- Google Analytics
Both cover
- PayPal
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ChartMogul
- MRR trackingnot Cyfe
- Churn analysisnot Cyfe
- Revenue analyticsnot Cyfe
- Subscription metricsnot Cyfe
- Financial forecastingnot Cyfe
Cyfe
- Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot ChartMogul
- Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot ChartMogul
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ChartMogul
- The free tier stops at $10K MRR, so it lapses precisely as a company starts to matter
- Starter is capped at 3 team members and a single billing system connection
- Two-way CRM sync and warehouse integration require the Pro tier
- Pricing scales with your ARR rather than with usage, so the bill rises as the business grows
- Enterprise starts at $19,900 a year and is required above $10M ARR
Cyfe
- Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
- Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
- Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
- Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
- The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each
Pricing, plan by plan
ChartMogul
Free- LaunchFree
- Under $10k MRR
- Core Metrics
- Basic Support
- Scale$100/month
- Advanced Analytics
- Segmentation
- API Access
Cyfe
Free- FreeFree
- 5 Widgets
- Basic Features
- Community Support
- Solo$19/month
- 10 Dashboards
- Premium Widgets
- Email Support
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartMogul if
- You need mrr analytics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want churn analysis.
Choose Cyfe if
- You need pre-built widgets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
- You also want custom metrics.
Questions people ask
- Is ChartMogul or Cyfe better?
- Neither clearly leads. ChartMogul starts at Free and Cyfe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ChartMogul or Cyfe?
- ChartMogul starts at Free and Cyfe at Free.
- Does ChartMogul or Cyfe run on more platforms?
- ChartMogul runs on Web, Api. Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv.
- Can I use ChartMogul for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is ChartMogul best used for?
- ChartMogul is most often used for mrr tracking, churn analysis, revenue analytics, subscription metrics. Of those, mrr tracking and churn analysis are not what Cyfe is typically brought in for.
- What can ChartMogul do that Cyfe cannot?
- ChartMogul covers MRR Analytics, Churn Analysis, Cohort Analysis, Customer Segmentation. Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling. Both handle PayPal, Web support.