Zuora’s legacy can’t keep up with modern business.
Outdated systems can't keep up with the flexibility you need to grow. Scale your business with Zenskar - it evolves with your strategy and runs your billing and revenue operations smoothly as you grow.
Zuora was built for simpler times, but your business demands more.
Zuora
Zuora caters to companies with simple subscription models, but handling complex pricing often requires developer support and custom implementation. Its challenging setup and hidden costs make it less suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.
Zenskar
Zenskar is a flexible, enterprise-grade solution that automates all your financial operations - billing, collections, revenue recognition and more - for subscriptions and usage based pricing models. It improves efficiency and lowers costs by reducing manual efforts and developer intervention.
Limitations of Zuora
- Cannot support complex pricing plans and billing terms.
- Relies on developers for implementation, integrations, and customizing workflows.
- Long implementation timelines — typically 6-9 months or more.
- Limited reporting tools restrict actionable insights.
- Hidden fees complicate budgeting as businesses scale.
- Adjustments are cumbersome and often need custom development.
When to choose Zenskar over Zuora
Why is Zenskar better for you
Unlocking pricing flexibility
Zuora's pricing plans are often limited to standard models, which can restrict flexibility for businesses needing customized solutions. Users may find themselves constrained by a lack of support for complex pricing structures, requiring extensive coding and configuration.
Zenskar breaks free from these limitations by enabling businesses to implement any pricing model or plan without coding restrictions. With a user-friendly drag-and-drop editor, you can easily create and manage intricate pricing models.
- Go beyond simple subscriptions: Configure variable recurring payments, discounts, tax components, and more.
- Price for value with usage-based pricing: Align your pricing with customer needs and stay competitive.
- Configure complex pricing models: Create cascading pricing models with ease using Zenskar’s graphical data model.
Seamless data integration
Zuora can struggle with efficiently ingesting usage data, often requiring complex integrations that can delay billing cycles and lead to inaccuracies in invoicing.
Zenskar addresses this challenge by providing real-time API integrations that ensure seamless and accurate ingestion of usage data, allowing for immediate billing based on actual usage.
- Real-time ingestion: Automatic updates for usage-based billing.
- Support for various data sources: Easily connect to multiple systems for a comprehensive view.
- Minimal manual intervention: Reduce errors and save time with automated processes.
Dynamic billing & invoicing
With Zuora, managing custom billing terms can be cumbersome, often leading to manual adjustments and potential errors in invoicing. Users face challenges when trying to implement complex invoicing structures.
Zenskar simplifies this process by offering a fully customizable invoicing engine that can handle any billing terms, from prorations to dynamic adjustments, all without manual effort.
- Fully customizable invoices: Tailor invoices to fit unique business needs.
- Automated adjustments: Reduce manual workload and minimize errors.
- Dynamic billing terms: Easily modify terms based on customer agreements.
Accelerated revenue recognition
Zuora’s revenue recognition features can be complex and often require significant configuration to align with billing events, delaying accurate financial reporting.
Zenskar seamlessly integrates revenue recognition with billing, providing real-time compliance with accounting standards and faster financial closes.
- Real-time alignment: Automatically sync revenue with billing events.
- Compliance made easy: Ensure adherence to GAAP standards.
- Faster financial reporting: Close your books quickly and accurately.
Insights at your fingertips
Zuora's analytics capabilities often require third-party tools or manual exports, limiting the ability to gain immediate insights into billing performance and customer behavior.
Zenskar offers built-in, real-time analytics, enabling businesses to access critical insights directly from the platform without the need for additional tools.
- Instant insights: Track billing trends and revenue forecasts easily.
- Customizable reporting: Create tailored reports to meet specific business needs.
- Data-driven decisions: Empower teams with actionable analytics.
Effortless integrations
While Zuora provides integrations with various systems, the setup often involves complex customization and can lead to costly implementation delays.
Zenskar simplifies integrations with easy-to-use APIs, allowing for seamless connectivity with existing ERP, CRM, and data platforms without extensive customization.
- Effortless integration: Connect with systems quickly and easily.
- No extensive customization needed: Save time and resources on setup.
- Smooth data flow: Ensure accurate data exchange across platforms.
Swift onboarding experience
Zuora's implementation process can be lengthy and resource-intensive, often taking months before users can fully utilize the platform.
Zenskar prioritizes quick implementation with a user-friendly interface, allowing teams to adopt the system rapidly with expert support for a smooth transition.
- Rapid onboarding: Get started quickly without long wait times.
- User-friendly interface: Simplify the transition process for teams.
- Expert assistance: Access support to ensure a seamless implementation.
Dedicated support anytime
Zuora's support can be slow and may not provide the timely resolutions users need, especially for ongoing adjustments and challenges.
Zenskar ensures proactive and high-touch support, offering timely assistance and continuous improvements to meet customer needs without added costs.
- Proactive support: Receive help before issues escalate.
- High-touch customer service: Get dedicated assistance from our team.
- Continuous improvements: Benefit from regular updates and enhancements.
Explore our sandbox at zero cost
Customize Zenskar to fit your needs
Customize the platform as you need, or reach the team for specific requests.
Reliable support when and where you need
Get prompt support 24 x 7 over email, Slack or Zoom with dedicated account managers.
Extension of your
in-house team
Work with a team as invested in your success. We’re with you at every step.
Frequently asked questions
As a platform built to solve existing gaps in the billing process, we offer several key features and USPs that streamline and automate your billing. While the impact you experience depends on your problem and use case, our clients have seen a marked improvement in several key areas. See more here.
We would love for you to see Zenskar's magic in action before you spend a single dollar. So we offer a 4-8 week commitment-free pilot at zero charge. You can use the sandbox to experiment, develop, and test the environment extensively and experience the platform in action. Request a free pilot today.
It can take anywhere between a few hours to 10 weeks to go live. The timeframe is based on the complexity of pricing models, the existing state of data, and other related factors. This includes migration, integration, and implementation. We offer live support via email, Slack, and Zoom to ensure a smooth transition through the migration and implementation process.
We safeguard your sensitive information with the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity. We are GDPR and SOC 2 compliant and adhere to industry best practices to keep your data safe and secure. Learn more about our security standards and compliance here.
Our pricing depends on your billing needs, complexity, and scale. It takes into account variables like # of customers, # of invoices, # of usage events, and the collection value of billings. We share a customized quote based on your specific requirements. Learn more about our pricing here.
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