Billing and payment automation for hosting providers

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Problem

Hosting providers using Pterodactyl Panel need a way to bill customers for server and service usage, handle payments from multiple payment processors, and manage invoicing and recurring billing—capabilities not integrated into their core server management tools.

Solution concept

A billing and payment solution purpose-built for hosting providers that deeply integrates with Pterodactyl Panel to automate customer invoicing, recurring billing, payment processing, and service provisioning based on billing events—reducing manual work and the need to stitch together separate tools.

Who has it

Hosting providers and resellers who manage customer game servers, web hosting, or other services through Pterodactyl Panel; typically small to mid-sized hosting companies.

How they handle it today

Today, hosting providers either use Pterodactyl Panel alone (without billing), integrate expensive third-party billing solutions that require custom work, or manage billing separately in spreadsheets or standalone accounting software disconnected from their service delivery.

Why now

The open-source Pterodactyl Panel has grown as a standard for hosting providers, creating a large installed base without an integrated, affordable billing solution. Growth in the game server and budget hosting markets creates ongoing demand for easy-to-use, low-friction billing tools.

How it could charge

Subscription fees based on transaction volume or monthly revenue processed; per-transaction fees on payments; or tiered pricing by number of customers or servers managed. Premium features like advanced reporting, custom branding, or priority support could unlock higher-tier pricing.