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Paddle

Complete payments platform for SaaS

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Stripe

Payment infrastructure for the internet

Paddle
Stripe
Pricing
freemium

Has free plan

free

Has free plan

Pros
Handles global tax and compliance
No monthly fee
Built for SaaS billing
Reduces operational overhead
Global payment support
Best-in-class docs and developer experience
No setup or monthly fees on the standard plan
Handles subscriptions, invoicing and disputes in one place
Supports 135+ currencies and most payment methods
Free fraud protection (Radar) built in
Cons
Per-transaction fees higher than raw processors
Less granular control than Stripe
Approval process to onboard
Best suited to software businesses
You handle sales tax / VAT yourself (not a merchant of record)
Fees stack fast: +1.5% international, +1% conversion
$15 per chargeback, win or lose
Account holds and freezes are a known frustration
Add-ons like Billing carry extra percentages

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