Paddle
RecommendedMerchant of record for SaaS. Handles tax, compliance, and billing so you don't have to.
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
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
How would you rate Paddle overall?
Something outdated?
Help us keep this page accurate. Let us know what needs updating.
Do you work at Paddle?
Claim this listing to respond to reviews, update info, and access analytics.
Claim this listing