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Paddle
AICores
Merchant of record for SaaS. Handles tax, compliance, and billing so you don't have to.
134 reviews
Free tierHas API
Paddle solves the hardest problem in SaaS billing: global tax compliance. The 5% fee looks higher than Stripe, but when you factor in the tax, compliance, and legal costs Paddle eliminates, the total cost is often lower. For SaaS companies selling internationally, Paddle removes an enormous operational burden.
What's great
- Merchant of record eliminates tax and compliance burden
- Global tax compliance for 200+ countries included
- Revenue analytics purpose-built for SaaS metrics
Watch out for
- 5% + $0.50 per transaction is higher than Stripe
- Less flexible than Stripe for custom payment flows
- Not suitable for e-commerce or marketplace businesses
Quick Facts
Founded2012
PricingFrom 5% + $0.50 per transaction
Free tierYes
Platformsweb
APIAvailable
CategoryAccounting & Finance
Q: What is Paddle?
Paddle is a merchant of record, not just a payment processor. This means Paddle handles sales tax, VAT, compliance, invoicing, and subscription management on your behalf.
Q: How much does Paddle cost?
Paddle starts at 5% + $0.50 per transaction. A free tier is available with No monthly fee, pay per transaction.
Q: Who is Paddle best for?
Paddle is best for saas companies selling globally who want tax compliance and billing handled for them..
Q: Is Paddle free?
Paddle offers a freemium model with a free tier. Paid plans start at 5% + $0.50 per transaction.
Best for
SaaS companies selling globally who want tax compliance and billing handled for them.
Not ideal for
E-commerce, marketplaces, or businesses that want direct control over their payment processing.
Free
No monthly fee, pay per transaction
Starter
5% + $0.50 per transaction
Pro
Custom rates for volume
Enterprise
Custom pricing
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Last updated: May 2026
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