Paddle vs LemonSqueezy
Paddle vs LemonSqueezy comparison for SaaS and digital products. Both are Merchant of Record platforms - see which one fits your needs.
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Veredicto Rápido
Ganador: DependeBoth are Merchant of Record platforms handling taxes for you. Paddle is more established with better enterprise features, while LemonSqueezy is indie-focused with a friendlier UX. Choose Paddle for serious SaaS, LemonSqueezy for indie products.
Elige Paddle si...
- ✓ You're building a serious SaaS business
- ✓ You need enterprise billing features
- ✓ You want proven scale and reliability
- ✓ You need B2B invoicing features
- ✓ Your product is software-focused
Elige LemonSqueezy si...
- ✓ You're an indie hacker or solo founder
- ✓ You want the friendliest UX and dashboard
- ✓ You need built-in affiliate management
- ✓ You're selling digital products beyond SaaS
- ✓ You prefer a newer, more modern platform
Comparación Característica por Característica
| Categoría | | | Ganador |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 5% + 50¢ per transaction. Includes MoR and taxes. | 5% + 50¢ per transaction. Includes MoR and taxes. | Empate |
| Free Tier | No monthly fees. Transaction-based only. | No monthly fees. Transaction-based only. | Empate |
| Developer Experience | Solid SDK, webhooks, Paddle.js for frontend. More mature. | Clean modern API, good SDK. Slightly simpler than Paddle. | Paddle |
| Documentation | Comprehensive docs. Some Paddle Classic vs Billing confusion. | Clean, modern documentation. Well-organized. | Empate |
| Scalability | Powers major SaaS companies. Proven at scale. | Growing platform. Handles indie scale well. | Paddle |
| Features | Subscriptions, checkout, dunning, B2B invoicing, retention tools. | Subscriptions, checkout, affiliates, license keys, email marketing. | Empate |
🔄 Notas de Migración
Both are MoR platforms so migration requires moving subscriptions manually. Neither can import from the other directly. Contact their support for migration assistance.
Preguntas Frecuentes
Which is better for indie hackers? ▼
LemonSqueezy is often preferred by indie hackers for its friendlier UX, built-in affiliates, and modern feel. Paddle is better if you're building a more serious SaaS operation.
Do they have the same fees? ▼
Yes, both charge 5% + 50¢ per transaction. The value proposition is similar - they handle all tax compliance as Merchant of Record.
Revenue delivery platform for B2B SaaS
Payments, tax & subscriptions for software companies
Última actualización: January 11, 2026