Editorial comparison
Lemon Squeezy vs Paddle
Compare two digital-product Merchant of Record options from the same provider catalog.
Last verified: 2026-09-05 · Source-linked catalog
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Catalog status
This page reads the same provider, pricing-input and tax catalog used by the calculator: 10 verified provider plan record(s), 48 production-enabled coverage row(s), 42 published tax rule record(s), 43 tax rate record(s), and 13 threshold record(s).
Current provider records
| Plan | Stored fee fields | MoR | Tax operations | Verification / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon SqueezyLemon Squeezy | 5.00% + 0.50 USD · additional fields: international-cardMonthly fee: 0.00 USD | Yes | calculate · collect · file · remit · registrationLemon Squeezy states that it is the Merchant of Record for sales through the platform and handles sales-tax/VAT collection and remittance. Store activation includes KYC/KYB and product-scope review; country and product approval is not automatic. | verified · 2026-09-05Lemon Squeezy official source record ↗ |
| Paddle BillingPaddle | 5.00% + 0.50 USDMonthly fee: 0.00 USD | Yes | calculate · collect · file · remit · registrationPaddle describes the 5% + 50¢ Checkout price as all-inclusive for payments, billing, tax compliance, fraud, chargebacks and buyer support. Paddle's terms separately publish a 3.5% invoice bank-transfer discount and possible FX margins; the standard Checkout row does not silently add either. | verified · 2026-09-05Paddle Billing official source record ↗ |
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