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Head-to-head · Billing and Provisioning Software

Cerillion Revenue Manager vs PortaBilling

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Cerillion Revenue Manager #5 in Billing and Provisioning Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Contact Cerillion
PortaBilling #7 in Billing and Provisioning Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Contact PortaOne

Cerillion Revenue Manager leads on 0 checks, PortaBilling on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Cerillion Revenue Manager and PortaBilling score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for billing and provisioning software; Cerillion Revenue Manager sits at #5 and PortaBilling at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Cerillion Revenue Manager is the better fit for large operators with complex convergent billing. PortaBilling is the better fit for providers needing prepaid and postpaid telecom billing.

  • Cerillion Revenue Manager fits best

    Large operators with complex convergent billing

  • PortaBilling fits best

    Providers needing prepaid and postpaid telecom billing

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Side by side

Feature Cerillion Revenue Manager 7.9/10 Visit ↗ PortaBilling 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #5 in Billing and Provisioning Software #7 in Billing and Provisioning Software
Best for Large operators with complex convergent billing Providers needing prepaid and postpaid telecom billing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Support Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance ISO 27001 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cerillion Revenue Manager 1/5 · PortaBilling 1/5
Service provisioning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Usage rating ✓ ✓
Customer portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tax calculation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Service focus Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports prepaid, postpaid and hybrid billing across multiple service types.
  • Combines collections, tax, revenue assurance and revenue recognition.
  • Offers TM Forum Open APIs, other APIs and 24/7 support.
  • Rates usage against rate codes, rates, and tariffs
  • Supports real-time prepaid charging and postpaid invoices
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment options
Cons
  • Pricing is contact-sales, with no self-service trial details.
  • Its breadth may be excessive for operators with simpler billing needs.
  • Deployment modes are not verified specifically for Revenue Manager.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Hosting arrangements differ across license and subscription plans
Our verdict

Cerillion Revenue Manager brings billing and revenue management together for communication service providers handling mobile, fixed, cable, broadband, digital and multi-play services. It supports B2C, B2B and B2B2X models, making it…

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PortaBilling is a billing and charging platform for communication service providers, including telcos, MVNOs, carriers, and ISPs. It covers service pricing, usage rating, prepaid and postpaid billing, recurring subscriptions, customer…

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  1. Cerillion Revenue ManagerBilling and Provisioning Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. PortaBillingBilling and Provisioning Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cerillion Revenue Manager — where it wins

    • Supports prepaid, postpaid and hybrid billing across multiple service types.
    • Combines collections, tax, revenue assurance and revenue recognition.
    • Offers TM Forum Open APIs, other APIs and 24/7 support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is contact-sales, with no self-service trial details.
    • Its breadth may be excessive for operators with simpler billing needs.
    • Deployment modes are not verified specifically for Revenue Manager.

  • PortaBilling — where it wins

    • Rates usage against rate codes, rates, and tariffs
    • Supports real-time prepaid charging and postpaid invoices
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • No free plan is offered
    • Hosting arrangements differ across license and subscription plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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