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WHMCS Pricing 2026: What It Means for Your Hosting Business
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Comparison
MX Metrics vs MetricsCube
Both tools give you WHMCS analytics. The difference is where your data lives and how you access it. MX Metrics runs on your server. MetricsCube runs on theirs.
The Key Differences
Three things that separate these tools.
Data Privacy
MX Metrics: Data never leaves your server.
MetricsCube: Data synced to external SaaS.
Pricing Model
MX Metrics: $15/mo flat, any size.
MetricsCube: Scales with client count.
Setup Time
MX Metrics: 5 minutes. Upload, activate, done.
MetricsCube: 15-30 min. Create account, connect API.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
What each tool includes.
| Feature | MX Metrics | MetricsCube |
|---|---|---|
| Type | WHMCS module (self-hosted) | SaaS platform (external) |
| Data Location | Your server only | MetricsCube servers |
| MRR Tracking | ||
| ARR Tracking | ||
| Net Profit Calculation | ||
| Top Clients by Revenue | ||
| High Support Client Detection | ||
| Per-Service Cost Override | ||
| Fixed Expense Tracking | ||
| Client Segmentation | ||
| CSV Export | ||
| 90+ Report Types | ||
| Multi-WHMCS Support | ||
| Team Dashboards | ||
| WHMCS 8.0+ Support | ||
| Installation | Upload to WHMCS, activate | Create account, connect API |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | 15-30 minutes |
| Pricing | $15/mo flat | Based on active clients |
| Trial | 15-day free trial | 14-day free trial |
Feature information based on publicly available documentation as of February 2026. MetricsCube is a product of the ModulesGarden ecosystem.
Your Data, Your Server
MX Metrics is a WHMCS module. It installs inside your WHMCS admin panel, reads your existing database, and displays metrics right on your dashboard. No external connections. No data leaving your infrastructure.
MetricsCube is a SaaS platform. It connects to your WHMCS via API and pulls data to their servers for processing. For some hosting providers, especially those with data residency requirements or privacy-conscious clients, this is a dealbreaker.
If your clients trust you to keep their billing data private, sending that data to a third-party analytics platform creates a gap between what you promise and what you do.
Flat Pricing vs Usage-Based
MX Metrics costs $15/mo regardless of how many clients you have. Ten clients or ten thousand, the price stays the same. You can also pay $170/year and save $10.
MetricsCube prices based on your active client count. This means your analytics cost grows as your business grows. For small providers, MetricsCube may be cheaper. For larger providers, the cost difference becomes significant.
No External Dependencies
MX Metrics has zero external dependencies. If the internet goes down, your metrics still work. If MetricsCube has an outage, your analytics are unavailable. If MetricsCube changes pricing or shuts down, you lose access to your own data analysis.
With MX Metrics, the only thing that can affect your analytics is your own WHMCS installation. You control everything.
When MetricsCube Is the Better Choice
We built MX Metrics for a specific use case: hosting providers who want core metrics on their WHMCS dashboard with zero data leaving their server. MetricsCube solves a different problem. Here is when it is the better fit:
- You run multiple WHMCS installations. MetricsCube can aggregate data from several WHMCS instances into one dashboard. MX Metrics runs per-installation.
- You need 90+ report types. If you need detailed segmentation, custom date ranges across dozens of chart types, and CSV exports, MetricsCube has more breadth.
- You have a team that needs shared access. MetricsCube has team dashboards with role-based access. MX Metrics shows data in the WHMCS admin panel, which means access is tied to WHMCS admin roles.
- You prefer SaaS over self-hosted. Some providers prefer not to manage another module. MetricsCube handles updates and maintenance on their side.
For more on WHMCS analytics options, see Why WHMCS Does Not Show Your Real Profit.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I migrate from MetricsCube to MX Metrics?
- There is no direct migration tool. MX Metrics reads your existing WHMCS data (invoices, services, clients) and calculates metrics from scratch. You do not need to import anything from MetricsCube. Install MX Metrics, enter your costs, and the dashboard populates immediately from your WHMCS database.
- Does MX Metrics have as many reports as MetricsCube?
- No. MetricsCube offers 90+ reports and statistics. MX Metrics focuses on the 5 metrics that matter most: MRR, ARR, net profit, top clients, and high-support clients. If you need extensive reporting with dozens of chart types and export options, MetricsCube is the better choice. If you want the core numbers visible on your WHMCS dashboard without navigating to a separate platform, MX Metrics is simpler.
- Does my data leave my server with MX Metrics?
- No. MX Metrics is a WHMCS module that runs entirely on your server. All calculations happen locally using your existing WHMCS database. No data is transmitted to external servers, no API calls to third-party services, and no account registration required. MetricsCube, as a SaaS platform, requires your WHMCS data to be accessible from their servers.
- Can I use both MX Metrics and MetricsCube at the same time?
- Yes. They do not conflict. MX Metrics is a WHMCS admin addon that adds dashboard widgets. MetricsCube connects via API. You could run both simultaneously if you want local quick-glance metrics (MX Metrics) plus detailed reporting (MetricsCube).
- Which one is better for a small hosting business?
- For a hosting business with one WHMCS installation and under 500 clients, MX Metrics is likely the better fit. It costs $15/mo flat regardless of client count, installs in 5 minutes, and shows the core metrics you need. MetricsCube is designed for larger operations that need multi-WHMCS support, team dashboards, and detailed reporting across multiple instances.
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