Notch Metrics (site) puts revenue, MRR and subscriber numbers from Stripe, Polar, Paddle, Dodo Payments and other providers directly in the MacBook notch. It's freemium with a 7-day free trial (no card required), but there's no free tier after that — plans start at $9/month or $49/year ($4.08/month equivalent). Below are five alternative analytics tools, ordered from cheapest to most expensive.
Comparison table
| Product | Free tier | Starts at | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetricMap | Yes | $6/mo | All-in-one dashboard for revenue, ads and web vitals |
| RevenueLens | Yes | $19/mo | Fixing revenue funnel leaks |
| baremetrics | Yes | $75/mo | Established SaaS needing deep subscription analytics |
| DailyHelm | Yes | $99/mo | Teams wanting daily actionable revenue fixes |
| SaaS Scorecard by North Metric | Yes | $199/mo | A one-time or recurring health grade on SaaS metrics |
MetricMap
MetricMap (site) combines revenue, ad spend, web vitals and user insight tracking in a single hub. It's the cheapest option here, with a freemium model, a 14-day free trial on paid plans, and a Starter plan at $6/month (annual billing includes 4 months free). It suits founders who want one dashboard instead of juggling separate analytics tools. The listed brief doesn't specify which payment providers it integrates with, so confirm Stripe/Paddle-style support before switching from Notch Metrics.
RevenueLens
RevenueLens (site) is built to find and fix revenue funnel leaks rather than just display MRR numbers. It has a free tier offering one full funnel analysis with no credit card required, and a Pro plan at $19/month or $79/year (about $6.58/month annually). This fits teams who want funnel diagnostics, not just a notch display. Its focus is narrower than Notch Metrics — it's about funnel analysis, not live revenue-at-a-glance tracking.
baremetrics
baremetrics (site) is a longer-established subscription analytics platform for SaaS businesses. It's freemium with a free trial, and paid plans scale with revenue: $75/month (Launch, up to $360K ARR), $255/month (Growth, up to $3.6M ARR), and $1,152/month (Scale, above $3.6M ARR). It suits growing SaaS companies that need detailed subscription metrics as revenue scales. The tiered, revenue-based pricing means costs rise substantially as a business grows, unlike Notch Metrics' flat $9/month rate.
DailyHelm
DailyHelm (site) turns analytics data into daily, actionable revenue-boosting fixes rather than just displaying numbers. It offers a 7-day free trial with no card required, and paid tiers at $99/month (Solo), $199/month (Growth), and $349/month (Scale), with annual billing available. It suits teams that want prescriptive daily actions, not just a metrics display. At $99/month minimum, it's considerably pricier than Notch Metrics and aimed at teams, not solo builders watching a notch widget.
SaaS Scorecard by North Metric
SaaS Scorecard by North Metric (site) grades overall SaaS health in 60 seconds, going beyond raw revenue numbers into a scorecard format. It offers a free churn report with no signup required, a 14-day free trial, and a paid plan at $199/month for SaaS businesses up to $150K MRR, with custom pricing above that. It suits operators wanting a periodic health check rather than a live dashboard. At $199/month it's the most expensive option here, and it's structured as a scorecard tool, not a continuous notch-based display like Notch Metrics.
How to choose
If you just want a cheap, live revenue number, MetricMap at $6/month or RevenueLens at $19/month will likely beat Notch Metrics' $9/month on price or features, depending on what you need. If you're a growing SaaS business wanting deep subscription metrics or prescriptive daily actions, baremetrics or DailyHelm cost more but offer more depth. SaaS Scorecard is a different kind of product — a periodic health grade rather than an ongoing dashboard — so pick it only if that format fits your workflow.
FAQ
Is there a free way to try Notch Metrics before paying? Yes, Notch Metrics offers a 7-day free trial with no card required, but there's no free tier after that.
Which alternative is cheapest overall? MetricMap, at $6/month, is the cheapest alternative listed here.
Do any alternatives scale pricing with revenue like baremetrics? Yes, baremetrics' plans are tiered by ARR, and SaaS Scorecard offers custom pricing above $150K MRR.