TrueRev vs Maxio

A modern, scalable Maxio alternative

Stop drowning in spreadsheets and clunky interfaces. Start driving revenue growth with TrueRev’s intuitive, affordable revenue recognition platform built for SMBs.

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Maxio leaves finance teams stuck with hidden pricing, complex onboarding, and engineering dependencies. TrueRev gives you full control with transparent pricing, instant setup, and intuitive tools that put finance, operations, and sales teams in the driver's seat.

For Finance Teams Tired of Maxio's Complexity

Your finance team shouldn't need engineering support to recognize revenue correctly.

Finance owns revenue recognition — Make changes yourself instead of waiting on Maxio support or engineering
Month-end close in hours, not days — No wrestling with Maxio's complex billing modules to generate revenue schedules
Audit-ready from day one — ASC 606 compliance without paying for billing features you don't use
$4,000-$22,000 annual savings — Invest in your team, not overpriced software
QuickBooks expertise built in — Works with your existing stack instead of forcing a billing system overhaul

Operations Without the Operational Overhead

Maxio requires dedicated admins and constant vendor support. TrueRev runs itself so your operations team can focus on strategic work, not software maintenance.

Contract changes in clicks, not tickets — Update deals, renewals, and modifications yourself instead of opening Maxio support requests
Zero billing system migration — Works alongside QBO so operations doesn't spend months migrating invoicing workflows
Onboard in days, not quarters — Get operational fast without disrupting your team's month-end close process
Finance team autonomy — No engineering dependency for pricing changes or revenue recognition rules
Audit-ready automatically — Complete contract audit trails without wrestling with Maxio's complex reporting interface

Sales Visibility Without the Finance Bottleneck

With Maxio, your sales team waits on finance for deal approvals and revenue impact. TrueRev gives sales instant visibility so they can close deals faster.

Real-time deal impact — See revenue recognition instantly, not after finance runs complex Maxio reports
Self-service booking visibility — Sales checks pipeline health themselves instead of Slack-bombing finance
No vendor tickets for contract clarity — Understand renewals, expansions, and churn without opening Maxio support requests
Finance approves faster — Clean data flows mean less back-and-forth on deal structures
Sales enablement in days — Train reps on TrueRev in minutes vs. weeks of Maxio complexity
Why teams choose TrueRev

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Discover why leading SMBs and agencies trust TrueRev's revenue recognition platform over Maxio.

Transparent, affordable pricing

Maxio hides pricing behind sales calls with enterprise-level costs starting at $25k+/year. TrueRev displays pricing openly on our website with single-slab pricing that includes all features and up to 10 users. We'll never charge a percentage of your revenue—you shouldn't pay more just because you're growing.

Start in minutes, not months

Maxio requires extensive onboarding, training sessions, and developer setup just to get started. TrueRev offers an intuitive interface you can start using in minutes with a 14-day free trial. No training required, no hidden complexity—just straightforward revenue management.

Native QuickBooks integration

All your accounting in one place. TrueRev's seamless QuickBooks integration syncs your revenue data automatically, eliminating double-entry and reducing errors. While Maxio requires complex integrations and middleware, TrueRev makes accounting effortless.

Real-time subscription metrics

Generate critical SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, Bookings, Churn, Cash Flow) in minutes instead of days. No more building complex Excel models or waiting for reports. TrueRev gives you instant visibility into your business health.

ASC 606 compliance made simple

Stay compliant without the complexity. TrueRev handles ASC 606 revenue recognition automatically, moving your revenue schedules off Excel and eliminating manual errors, version control issues, and audit risks.

Flexible contract management

Easily track all contract events—new deals, upgrades, cancellations, expansions—even in fast-paced environments. TrueRev's flexible system adapts to your unique rev rec policies, unlike Maxio's rigid approach.

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Customer Success

What our customers are saying

See how TrueRev has transformed revenue operations for finance teams across industries.

"TrueRev is a great example of a platform that simplifies financial operations, removes errors and increases clarity for everyone."
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Sal Abdulla
Founder & CEO, ZenFinancials
"I love it. We have a very strange rev rec policy but, [TrueRev] works well for me because it's very flexible… takes maybe 10 minutes to put in a contract."
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Kristen Morris
Business Operations Manager, LineVision
"TrueRev has saved me hours each month and provided much needed peace of mind around rev rec. If you're a SaaS Founder, I highly recommend you check it out."
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Howard Katzenberg
Founder & CEO, Glean AI
“Any early-stage startup with subscription accruals and a need to report on MRR should get a tool like TrueRev.”
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Trevor Sumner
CEO at Perch
"We've seen TrueRev deliver consistent value across multiple SaaS clients. It's simple, flexible, and saves us hours every week.”
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R. Lee
Controller / Co-founder at Attivo
Head-to-head comparison

How do Maxio and TrueRev compare?

Transparent Pricing
❌ Hidden pricing, requires sales call
Listed on website, no surprises
$299/month: Starter Tier
Affordable for SMBs
Starts at $25k+/year
Single-slab pricing, all features included
Free Trial
❌ Not Available
14-day free trial
Setup Time
~ Weeks with required training
Minutes, intuitive interface
User Experience
❌  Clunky, complicated UI
Modern, intuitive design
ASC 606 Compliance
Supported
Built-in, automated
Revenue Recognition
~ Available
Automated with flexible policies
Deferred Revenue Tacking
Supported
Simple, automatic tracking
QuickBooks Integration
~ Requires complex setup
Native, seamless integration
Contract Management
~ Rigid workflows
Flexible, easy tracking
Subscription Metrics
Available
Real-time MRR, ARR, Churn, Cash Flow
Excel Replacement
~ Some manual work required
Fully eliminates spreadsheets
Customer Support
~ Enterprise-focused
Responsive, SMB-focused
Reporting Speed
~ Hours to days
Minutes with real-time data
Percentage-of-Revenue Pricing
❌ Costs increase with growth
Never charges % of revenue
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between TrueRev and Maxio?

Maxio (formerly SaaSOptics) is an enterprise-focused platform with hidden pricing starting at $25k+/year, complex onboarding, and a clunky interface that requires extensive training. TrueRev is built specifically for SMBs with transparent pricing, a 14-day free trial, and an intuitive interface you can start using in minutes. We focus on making revenue recognition simple and affordable without sacrificing power or flexibility.

Does TrueRev support ASC 606 compliance?

Yes! TrueRev is fully ASC 606 compliant out of the box. Our platform automates revenue recognition schedules, eliminates manual spreadsheet work, and ensures you stay compliant without the complexity. We handle the technical accounting requirements while you focus on growing your business.

How long does it take to implement TrueRev?

Unlike Maxio's weeks-long implementation, TrueRev can be set up in minutes. Our intuitive interface requires no formal training—most customers start entering contracts and generating reports on day one. We offer a 14-day free trial so you can experience the platform firsthand before committing.

What integrations does TrueRev offer?

TrueRev offers native QuickBooks integration that syncs all your revenue data automatically, keeping your accounting and revenue recognition in perfect harmony. Unlike Maxio's complex integration requirements, our QuickBooks connection is straightforward and eliminates double-entry work.

How much does TrueRev cost?

We believe in transparent pricing. starting at $299/month for the Starter Tier. TrueRev offers single-slab pricing that includes all features and up to 10 users. Unlike Maxio, which hides pricing and charges percentage-of-revenue fees, we list our pricing clearly on our website. You can also try TrueRev free for 14 days to see if it's the right fit for your business.

Can TrueRev handle complex revenue recognition policies?

Absolutely! TrueRev is highly flexible and can accommodate unique revenue recognition policies. As one customer said, "We have a very strange rev rec policy, but TrueRev works well for me because it's very flexible—takes maybe 10 minutes to put in a contract." We built TrueRev to adapt to your business, not force you into rigid workflows.

Why should I switch from Maxio to TrueRev?

Teams switch from Maxio to TrueRev for three main reasons: affordability (no hidden costs or percentage-of-revenue pricing), ease of use (intuitive interface that requires no training), and speed (minutes to set up vs. weeks). If you're tired of Maxio's complexity, enterprise pricing, and clunky interface, TrueRev offers a refreshing alternative built specifically for SMBs.

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