Baremetrics vs ChartMogul vs Space Worm: Honest Comparison (2026)

Choosing a SaaS metrics tool shouldn't be hard. Here's an honest breakdown of the three most popular options for indie hackers and startups.

Pricing Comparison

Tool	Free Plan	Paid From	Enterprise
Space Worm	Yes (up to $5K MRR)	$39/mo	$149/mo
Baremetrics	No	$108/mo	$300+/mo
ChartMogul	Limited	$99/mo	Custom

Setup Time

• Space Worm: ~60 seconds (Stripe OAuth, one click)
• Baremetrics: ~5 minutes (API key setup)
• ChartMogul: ~15 minutes (data source configuration)

Feature Comparison

Feature	Space Worm	Baremetrics	ChartMogul
Core Metrics (MRR, ARR, Churn)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Customer Health Scores	Yes	No	No
Cohort Analysis	Pro+	Yes	Yes
Forecasting	Business	Yes	Yes
PDF Reports	Pro+	Yes	No
API Access	Business	All plans	All plans
Data Privacy (no resale)	Yes	Unclear	Yes

Who Should Use What?

• Space Worm — Best for indie hackers, solo founders, and startups under $100K MRR who want simplicity and value.
• Baremetrics — Good if you need forecasting on a cheaper plan and don't mind the higher price.
• ChartMogul — Best for larger teams that need multiple data source integrations and custom reporting.

Our Honest Take

We built Space Worm because we felt the existing options were either too expensive or too complex for early-stage SaaS founders. If you're under $100K MRR, Space Worm gives you everything you need at a price that won't eat into your runway.

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