Paddle

by Paddle

Merchant of record for SaaS.

4.4(200)Subscription & Recurring Billing

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Paddle
Pricing: Usage-based — Custom
Free tier: No
Platforms: Web, Api
Best for: Saas, Indie Makers
Editor rating: 4.4 / 5
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: London, UK

What is Paddle?

Paddle is a subscription billing tool from Paddle. Paddle is a merchant of record handling payments, taxes, and billing for software.

Paddle uses usage-based pricing. Custom.

It's best suited to saas, indie-makers and runs on Web, Api.

Standout strengths include handles global tax/vat, merchant of record, less compliance burden. Worth weighing: higher fees, less control over checkout.

Paddle pricing

Per transaction

Custom

~5% + 50¢

Get Per transaction

Pros

Handles global tax/VAT
Merchant of record
Less compliance burden

Cons

Higher fees
Less control over checkout

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paddle?

Paddle is a merchant of record handling payments, taxes, and billing for software.

How much does Paddle cost?

Paddle is usage-based-priced.

Does Paddle have a free trial?

Paddle does not advertise a free trial.

What platforms does Paddle support?

Paddle is available on Web, Api.