Lago

How to Use:

• Install Docker on your machine.
• Ensure Docker Compose is installed and available (usually included if Docker is installed via Docker Desktop).
• Make sure Git is installed on your machine.

• Clone the Lago repository from GitHub using the command:
  bash

  git clone https://github.com/getlago/lago.git

• Navigate to the Lago folder:
  bash

  cd lago
• Set up environment configuration by generating an RSA private key:
  bash

  echo "LAGO_RSA_PRIVATE_KEY=\""`openssl genrsa 2048 | base64`\"""" >> .env source .env

• Launch Lago using Docker Compose:
  docker-compose up

• Once the containers are up and running, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost to access the Lago application.

• Access the Developer section from the sidebar of the Lago application.
• Navigate to the API keys tab to find your API key. Click the Copy button to copy it to the clipboard for use in API requests.

• By default, Lago tracks basic actions performed on your self-hosted instance. If you wish to disable tracking or learn more about Lago's analytics, refer to the provided link.

• Lago is an open-source alternative to Stripe Billing and Chargebee, offering a programmable API for usage-based billing.
• It addresses the challenges of traditional billing systems by providing event-based billing, product-led growth compatibility, hybrid pricing models, and composable architecture.
• Features of Lago include usage metering, flexible price plans, coupon management, invoicing, prepaid credits, and more.
• Lago is available both as a self-hosted solution and as a cloud-based product. Self-hosted deployment provides full control and customization options.
• The project is actively developed, with frequent updates and new features being released. Contributions from the community are encouraged and welcomed via GitHub.