Paddle
Complete payments platform for SaaS
Overview
Paddle is a merchant-of-record payments platform built for SaaS and software companies. It handles payments, subscriptions, sales tax and compliance globally, acting as the legal seller so you do not have to manage tax yourself. It charges a percentage plus payment fees per transaction with no monthly fee.
Handles tax
Merchant of record for global compliance.
SaaS billing
Subscriptions and invoicing.
Global payments
Accept payments worldwide.
Pros
Cons
Key features
Pricing
Pay as you go
~5% + fees
No monthly fee
Best for
SaaS billing
Run subscriptions with tax handled.
Software sales
Sell software globally.
Tax compliance
Offload VAT and sales tax.
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Is Paddle free?
There is no monthly fee; Paddle takes a percentage plus payment fees per transaction as merchant of record.
What is Paddle?
A merchant-of-record payments platform for SaaS that handles payments, subscriptions and tax.
Does Paddle handle sales tax?
Yes, as merchant of record it handles global sales tax and VAT compliance for you.
Who is Paddle for?
SaaS and software companies that want billing and tax compliance handled together.
How does Paddle compare to Stripe?
Paddle is a merchant of record that handles tax and compliance, while Stripe is a payment processor where you manage tax yourself.
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