Case Study: UpCodes achieves streamlined subscription billing and rapid scaling with Chargebee

How YC-backed UpCodes simplified their subscription billing operations to scale exponentially, with Chargebee

UpCodes, a Y‑Combinator‑backed vertical SaaS, helps architects and engineers navigate complex, jurisdiction‑specific building codes that were previously managed with outdated methods. As demand grew and the company moved from a side project to a paid product, UpCodes needed a reliable subscription billing system to launch quickly and scale without reinventing core payment infrastructure.

Using Chargebee through YC perks, UpCodes implemented a robust recurring‑billing platform that supported trials, proration, hybrid fixed-and-quantity pricing, and flexible monthly/annual options. The result was a streamlined billing operation that improved customer acquisition, increased lifetime value, and let the team focus on product and compliance features rather than building billing from scratch.

UpCodes

Scott Reynolds

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer