Paddle alternatives

Paddle: Merchant of record for SaaS that handles payments, sales tax and subscriptions.

Paddle takes a bigger cut than a plain payment processor, and some founders want more control over checkout. These merchants of record and billing tools are the main alternatives.

Last updated September 25, 2026

6 alternatives to Paddle

Lemon Squeezy

Lemon Squeezy is a merchant of record for software and digital products, now owned by Stripe.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United States
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Stripe

Stripe is cheaper per payment, but you handle sales tax yourself, or use Stripe Tax.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United States
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FastSpring

FastSpring is a merchant of record that has sold software worldwide for years.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United States
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Polar

Polar is an open-source merchant of record for developers, with a low fee. It's made in Sweden.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in Sweden
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2Checkout

2Checkout, now part of Verifone, resells digital goods in many countries.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United States
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Chargebee

Chargebee handles subscription billing on top of processors like Stripe.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Paddle alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
Lemon Squeezy	Paid	Web	United States
Stripe	Paid	Web	United States
FastSpring	Paid	Web	United States
Polar	Paid	Web	Sweden
2Checkout	Paid	Web	United States
Chargebee	Freemium	Web	United States

Paddle alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Paddle?

Popular alternatives to Paddle are Lemon Squeezy, Stripe and FastSpring. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Paddle?

Yes. Chargebee has a free plan.

Is there a European alternative to Paddle?

Yes. Polar (Sweden) is made in Europe.