Paddle is a subscription billing and payment platform that acts as Merchant of Record, handling payments, taxes, and compliance so SaaS businesses can focus on building products.

Paddle's standard plan costs 5% + $0.50 per checkout transaction. It includes global payments, tax handling, fraud protection, chargeback coverage, and customer billing support with no monthly fees or hidden costs. Both pricing models include full access to Paddle's billing, payment, tax, and compliance features. This tier is designed for SaaS and digital product businesses selling items priced at $10 or more. For companies processing high volume, selling lower-priced products, or needing invoicing and migration support, Paddle offers custom pricing tailored to your business model. While Paddle's 5% fee is higher than Stripe's 2.9%, it eliminates the burden of managing global tax compliance yourself.
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