Orb Is Being Acquired by Adyen. Here's What That Means If You're Evaluating Usage-Based Billing Platforms.

On June 11, 2026, Adyen announced its acquisition of Orb, a leading specialist in usage-based billing, which will integrate Orb's advanced billing engine into Adyen's extensive payment infrastructure. This move has implications for businesses evaluating usage-based billing platforms like Lago and Orb, particularly concerning vendor independence, payment service provider (PSP) neutrality, and the location of billing logic. Adyen's acquisition aims to provide a unified monetization solution, appealing particularly to existing Adyen payment users, though it raises questions about long-term PSP neutrality and strategic alignment. Lago, an open-source billing infrastructure, contrasts with Orb by offering self-hosted deployment options, maintaining PSP neutrality, and allowing greater control over billing logic through open architecture. While Orb's managed platform provides depth without operational overhead, its integration with Adyen may limit flexibility for businesses that prioritize independent billing strategies and customizable pricing models. The acquisition reflects broader trends in the industry, where billing platforms are increasingly aligning with payment processors, as seen with Stripe's acquisition of Metronome, prompting organizations to carefully consider their long-term billing needs and the strategic implications of their platform choices.

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