SSL securedFunnel-First vs Subscription-First
Systeme.io has a free plan. But is it the right tool?
Systeme.io’s free plan is generous (up to 2,000 contacts). But if your business model is recurring subscriptions, you’ll quickly hit limitations: no real dunning, no SEPA, no invoicing, no customer portal. You’ll end up paying for tools to fill the gaps.
Systeme.io is great for launching funnels fast. But for recurring subscriptions with proper billing, PayFacile is purpose-built.
Built for subscriptions. Not adapted from funnels.
Automatic Invoicing & VAT
Compliant invoices, VAT handling, automatic retries (dunning). Systeme.io does not generate invoices or manage VAT — you need a separate tool.
SEPA & Direct Debit
Accept SEPA direct debit via GoCardless. Systeme.io only supports Stripe and PayPal — no European direct debit option.
Customer Portal
Subscribers manage their own subscription, invoices, and payment method. Systeme.io has no dedicated subscriber self-service portal.
Advanced Subscription Management
Trials, coupons, plan upgrades/downgrades, flexible billing periods, automatic dunning. PayFacile is built specifically for recurring revenue.
GDPR Compliant, EU Data
Data hosted in the EU. GDPR compliant by design. Full control over your subscriber data.
Professional Storefront
Create a branded website with visual editor and custom domain. Not a funnel page — a real storefront for your subscription business.
Systeme.io is a great tool — for funnel-driven businesses
If you sell info-products, online courses, or coaching packages with one-shot payments and sales funnels — and you want email marketing, affiliate management, and a course builder in one tool — Systeme.io is a strong choice. Their free plan is genuinely useful.
But if your revenue model is recurring subscriptions — monthly memberships, SaaS, ongoing services — and you need proper invoicing, VAT, SEPA, dunning, and a customer portal, PayFacile is purpose-built for that.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Systeme.io has a free plan (up to 2,000 contacts, 3 funnels, 1 course). Paid plans range from $27 to $97/mo. However, subscription billing features (dunning, invoicing, SEPA) are not included at any tier.
Systeme.io supports basic recurring payments, but lacks advanced subscription management: no dunning, no invoicing, no SEPA, no customer portal. For recurring billing, PayFacile is more complete.
Yes. Your customer list and Stripe subscriptions can be imported. Contact us for assisted migration.
No. PayFacile focuses on subscriptions, billing, and storefronts — not funnels. If funnels are your primary sales channel, Systeme.io may be a better fit. If recurring subscriptions are your model, PayFacile is the right choice.
Yes — for European businesses, having a French/European platform means better GDPR compliance, EU data hosting, and local payment support (SEPA). Both companies understand the European market.
Subscriptions deserve a subscription platform.
Invoicing, VAT, SEPA, dunning, customer portal — all included for €24/mo.
No credit card. No lock-in. Cancel anytime.
