Paddle

Sell eligible software and digital products through a merchant-of-record billing service.

Subscription Billing & Revenue Management

Sell eligible software and digital products through a merchant-of-record billing service. Paddle combines checkout, subscriptions, payment handling, and sales-tax administration.

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Last checked: September 29, 2026

SaaS billing dashboard

Our Take

Paddle is worth comparing when international payment and tax administration is becoming a real burden.

Best for:
Solo usersSmall teamsGrowing businesses
Best use case: A software business evaluating merchant-of-record billing

Paddle is worth comparing when international payment and tax administration is becoming a real burden. I would model the fee using expected revenue and transaction count, especially for low-priced products.

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Paddle is worth comparing when international payment and tax administration is becoming a real burden. I would model the fee using expected revenue and transaction count, especially for low-priced products. Estimate both when budgeting, and ask for pricing for low-ticket products or invoicing needs. Company review profiles can include buyers asking about purchases, which is different from a seller reviewing the billing platform.

Strengths

  • Combines billing and merchant-of-record services
  • No standard monthly base
  • International selling workflow

Tradeoffs

  • Percentage and fixed fees
  • Product eligibility rules
  • Not a general storefront

Who it suits

  • A software business evaluating merchant-of-record billing
  • A digital seller budgeting transaction-based costs
  • A team comparing tax and payment responsibilities between providers

About Paddle

Sell eligible software and digital products through a merchant-of-record billing service. Paddle combines checkout, subscriptions, payment handling, and sales-tax administration. Its transaction fee is different from a flat software subscription. Eligibility and the merchant-of-record arrangement should fit the business. Paddle is a merchant-of-record service for digital products, not simply another monthly software subscription. Its role includes handling parts of the payment and indirect-tax process covered by its agreement. The standard percentage-plus-fixed-fee model depends on transaction value and count. Estimate both when budgeting, and ask for pricing for low-ticket products or invoicing needs. Company review profiles can include buyers asking about purchases, which is different from a seller reviewing the billing platform.

Pricing & Plans

Prices use the currency shown. Tax, usage limits and billing terms vary by provider.

Pay as you go

Variable cost

5% of transaction value plus $0.50 per checkout transaction; enter expected monthly fees.

  • Checkout
  • Subscriptions
  • Tax administration
Full plan details & limits

5% of transaction value plus $0.50 per checkout transaction; enter expected monthly fees.

5% of transaction value plus $0.50 per checkout transaction; enter expected monthly fees.

    Custom

    Contact sales

    Contact Paddle for invoicing, products below $10, or a custom agreement.

    • Negotiated terms
    • Larger volumes
    Full plan details & limits

    Contact Paddle for invoicing, products below $10, or a custom agreement.

    Contact Paddle for invoicing, products below $10, or a custom agreement.

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      Everything you need to know

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      FeaturesPaddle is a merchant-of-record service for digital products, not simply another monthly software subscription.
      • Hosted checkout
      • Subscriptions
      • Payment methods
      • Tax administration
      • Revenue reporting
      • Failed-payment recovery
      RatingsTrustpilot company profile: includes customer payment and support experiences, not just software merchants reviewing Paddle.
      • Trustpilot · Company ratingpaddle.com company profile3.9/5 · 11,155 reviews
        Source Checked September 29, 2026

      Customer ratings from the linked platforms, separate from our recommendations. Company profiles can cover several products and customer-service experiences. Small review samples may not be representative. Scores and counts can change; each platform uses its own review process.

      Integrations & connectionsHow Paddle fits into your workflow

      Developer APIs, webhooks, and checkout integrations connect billing with your application and entitlement system.

      Platforms & availabilityWeb App

      Free plan: Not listed for this product. Free trial: Not verified.

      Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees

      Standard checkout pricing is 5% + $0.50 per transaction. This is not free processing. Model monthly fees from sales and transaction count; invoicing and sub-$10 products require discussion.

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      Sources & Verification

      Checked September 29, 2026 · 4 sources · View sources

      Provider facts and pricing are separate from our editorial assessments.