Use Paddle if
Teams that value speed and simplicity
SaaS teams that want automatic global tax compliance and merchant of record without building tax infrastructure.
Payment Processors
Paddle vs Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy edges out Paddle for the default recommendation.
Use Lemon Squeezy if
Teams with more specialized requirements
Solo developers and small teams selling digital products who want the simplest possible payment setup.
Head to head
| Tool | Tax Handling | Global Coverage | Transaction Fees | Merchant Of Record | Payout Flexibility | Checkout Experience | Developer Experience | Subscription Billing | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddle | Full | High | High | Medium | High | Medium | |||
| Lemon Squeezy | Full | Medium | High | Low | High | Medium | Pick |
Cost at scale
The pricing picture after the free tier
| Tool | Starter | Growth | Enterprise-ish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddle | $0 | $5,250 | $10,500 |
| Lemon Squeezy | $0 | $2,750 | $5,500 |
Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy edges out Paddle for the default recommendation.
Paddle is still credible when its constraints matter more than the default path.