Paddle
PaidComplete payments infrastructure for SaaS — billing, tax, and compliance in one
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About Paddle
Paddle is a merchant of record for SaaS companies, handling payments, billing, sales tax/VAT, and compliance globally. As the merchant of record, Paddle takes on the legal and tax burden of selling in 200+ countries. This means you don't need to register for VAT in each country. Pricing is per-transaction (5% + $0.50) but includes everything.
What's Great
- ✓Merchant of record model handles all global tax and compliance burden
- ✓No need to register for VAT in each country where you sell
- ✓All-inclusive per-transaction pricing with no hidden fees
- ✓Supports 200+ countries with localized checkout experiences
Watch Out For
- !5% + $0.50 per transaction is higher than standard payment processing
- !Less control over the billing and checkout experience
- !Not ideal for businesses with physical product sales
Common Use Cases
SaaS company selling globally without wanting to manage VAT registration
Software business wanting a single platform for billing, tax, and compliance
Indie developer needing merchant of record services without legal complexity
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Billing Platforms
Comprehensive billing solutions for subscription, project-based, and usage-based pricing.
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