Baremetrics Recover Overview
Baremetrics Recover is the dunning add-on to the popular Baremetrics analytics platform. It provides failed payment recovery capabilities integrated directly with your subscription metrics and analytics dashboard.
Why Teams Look for Baremetrics Recover Alternatives
It's an Add-On, Not a Core Product
Recover is an add-on to Baremetrics' analytics platform. This means you're paying for Baremetrics subscription ($50-500+/month) PLUS Recover fees (0.75% of recovered). If you primarily need dunning, you're paying for analytics features you may not use.
No SMS Recovery
Like many legacy dunning tools, Baremetrics Recover is email-only. In 2026, this means you're missing out on the 40%+ recovery rate improvement that comes from multi-channel (email + SMS) sequences.
Percentage Pricing Compounds Costs
At 0.75% of recovered revenue on top of Baremetrics subscription fees, costs grow significantly. A company recovering $150,000/month pays $1,125/month for Recover alone—plus their Baremetrics plan.
How Rekko Compares
| Feature | Baremetrics Recover | Rekko |
|---|---|---|
| Dunning emails | ✅ | ✅ |
| SMS notifications | ❌ | ✅ |
| Multi-channel sequences | ❌ | ✅ |
| Visual sequence builder | ✅ | ✅ |
| Built-in analytics | ✅ (Baremetrics) | Dashboard |
| Stripe integration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Standalone product | ❌ | ✅ |
| Predictable pricing | ❌ | ✅ |
Pricing Comparison
| Recovery Volume | Baremetrics Recover* | Rekko |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000/month | $187 + subscription | $29-49/month |
| $50,000/month | $375 + subscription | $49-129/month |
| $100,000/month | $750 + subscription | $129/month |
| $200,000/month | $1,500 + subscription | $129/month |
*Plus Baremetrics subscription ($50-500+/month depending on MRR)
Rekko is all-inclusive:
- Starter: $29/month (1,000 emails, 1 Stripe account)
- Essential: $49/month (5,000 emails, 3 Stripe accounts)
- Pro: $129/month (20,000 emails, unlimited accounts)
- SMS available on all plans (pay per use)
When to Choose Rekko Over Baremetrics Recover
Choose Rekko if:
- You want a standalone dunning solution
- SMS recovery is important to you
- You prefer predictable monthly pricing
- You don't need full Baremetrics analytics
- You want the highest possible recovery rates
Stick with Baremetrics Recover if:
- You're already paying for Baremetrics
- Unified analytics + dunning in one dashboard matters
- Email-only recovery is sufficient
- You value the Baremetrics ecosystem