Billforward
Billforward is a fintech company based in San Francisco, specializing in flexible and innovative billing solutions for recurring-payment businesses across various industries including Telecoms and SaaS.
Company Overview
Billforward, founded in January 2013, is a fintech company headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA. With a team of eight members, Billforward specializes in providing comprehensive billing and invoicing solutions for various industries including Telecoms, SaaS, Product as Service, and Platform as a Service. The company is known for its flexible and innovative billing platform which supports recurring-payment based businesses and enables them to change their offerings swiftly.
Services
Billforward offers an extensive range of services designed to simplify billing and invoicing processes. These include support for multiple payment gateways, global and offline sales, and POS transactions. The platform features recurring billing and invoicing tools like usage-based billing, automated pro-rata calculations, and smart dunning tools. It also supports a variety of billing models, such as flat fees, metered billing, and volume discounts. Additionally, the platform provides international billing tools with features like multiple currency support and automated tax calculations through Avalara integration.
API and Integrations
Billforward provides a robust API designed to integrate seamlessly with external systems. The API supports a wide range of integrations, including popular platforms like Salesforce, QuickBooks, Shopify, HubSpot, Google Data Studio, Commercetools, Avalara, Chartmogul, Airbyte, Shuttle, and Xero. The platform supports headless commerce and is tailored to offer API-first solutions for flexibility and deep integration with other business tools. Comprehensive API documentation and developer resources such as knowledge bases, developer guides, API status updates, and change logs are available.
Recurring Billing Features
Billforward's platform is equipped with powerful tools for managing recurring billing and subscriptions. Key features include smart dunning techniques for missed payments, flexible subscription management that accommodates complex pricing strategies, and various billing models such as event and usage-based billing. The platform also offers tools for sales and marketing teams to handle promotions, discounts, and customer subscriptions efficiently. Businesses can leverage Billforward's flexible billing components and automated notifications to meet their unique subscription management needs.
Affiliate Marketplace
Billforward provides a comprehensive affiliate marketplace tailored for managing resellers and partnerships. This feature allows businesses to calculate payouts accurately and cultivate reseller relationships to expand their market presence. By leveraging the affiliate marketplace, businesses can grow partnerships efficiently and integrate these operations within their overall billing and subscription management framework.