Stunning Overview
Stunning is one of the original dunning solutions, operating since 2012. They've built a solid reputation for Stripe-focused failed payment recovery and claim to have recovered over $12 billion for their customers.
Why Teams Look for Stunning Alternatives
Email-Only in a Multi-Channel World
Stunning only supports email for payment recovery. Research shows that adding SMS to dunning sequences can increase recovery rates by 40% or more. By limiting yourself to email, you're potentially leaving significant revenue unrecovered.
Limited Platform Support
Stunning primarily supports Stripe and Subbly. If you're using other payment processors or plan to in the future, you'll need a more flexible solution.
Dated User Experience
While Stunning's core functionality works, the interface hasn't evolved much over the years. Modern teams often prefer more contemporary tools with better UX and workflow builders.
How Rekko Compares
| Feature | Stunning | Rekko |
|---|---|---|
| Dunning emails | ✅ | ✅ |
| SMS notifications | ❌ | ✅ |
| Multi-channel sequences | ❌ | ✅ |
| Visual sequence builder | ❌ | ✅ |
| Smart retry timing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom templates | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stripe integration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Modern UI/UX | ❌ | ✅ |
| Template variables | Basic | Advanced |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Stunning | Rekko |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | ~$50/month | $29/month (Starter) |
| Mid-tier | ~$100/month | $49/month (Essential) |
| High-volume | $200+/month | $129/month (Pro) |
Rekko includes:
- Starter ($29): 1,000 emails, 1 Stripe account, SMS pay-per-use
- Essential ($49): 5,000 emails, 3 Stripe accounts, SMS pay-per-use
- Pro ($129): 20,000 emails, unlimited Stripe accounts, SMS pay-per-use
When to Choose Rekko Over Stunning
Choose Rekko if:
- You want SMS + email for higher recovery rates
- You prefer a modern, intuitive interface
- You want a visual sequence builder
- You need advanced template personalization
- You want competitive pricing with more features
Stick with Stunning if:
- You want the most battle-tested solution available
- Simple email-only dunning is sufficient
- You value longevity and track record above features