Holdfast
Holdfast is a payment recovery platform designed for SaaS businesses and creators to automatically recover failed subscription payments. It integrates directly with payment processors like Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, and Braintree via webhooks to detect failed charges in real time. The platform applies intelligent retry logic with configurable schedules and sends automated dunning email sequences through Resend to prompt customers to update payment details, maximizing recovery chances. A live dashboard provides insights into recovery rate, MRR saved, and dunning performance, while Slack or webhook alerts notify you of high-value payment failures. Holdfast also manages grace periods, keeping customer access active during the recovery process to prevent involuntary churn.
- Category
- Payments
- Pricing
- Paid
Problem solved
On average, 2–5% of SaaS subscription payments fail each month due to expired cards, insufficient funds, or bank declines, leading to involuntary churn and lost revenue that most businesses fail to recover manually.
Use cases
- Automatically retry failed subscription payments with smart scheduling
- Send branded dunning emails to customers with expired credit cards
- Monitor payment recovery rates and revenue saved via a centralized dashboard
- Receive real-time alerts for payment failures on high-value accounts
- Manage grace periods to maintain access while recovering payments
- Reduce involuntary churn for SaaS and digital creators
Audience
- Developers
- Business Users
- Product Managers
- Startups
- Enterprise
Pros
- Seamless integration with Stripe and other popular payment processors
- Intelligent retry logic and automated dunning sequences improve recovery rates
- Live dashboard provides clear visibility into recovery performance
- Configurable settings allow customization per plan or customer segment
- Alerts for high-value failures help prioritize manual intervention
Cons
- Currently in private beta, not yet generally available
- No self-hosted option; fully cloud-based SaaS
- Pricing details are not publicly disclosed yet
- Dependency on Stripe webhooks may limit use with non-Stripe workflows
- Limited to supported payment processors; may not cover all niche gateways
Official website: https://tryholdfast.app/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/holdfast