Paddle

Pay as you goGlobal

Merchant of record for software businesses: handles payments, subscriptions, sales tax and VAT.

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At a glance

Category
Payments & checkout
Best for
Software companies that want tax handled
Pricing model
Pay as you go. Prices change often, so check the current plans on paddle.com.
Available in
Global

Key features

  • Merchant of record
  • Sales tax and VAT handled
  • Subscription billing

What to check before you sign up

  • Fees per transaction, including international cards and currency conversion.
  • The local payment methods your customers prefer.
  • Whether it is a merchant of record that handles tax for you.
  • How quickly payouts reach your bank.

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Information checked 26 October 2026. NxtGenFin is an independent directory, not affiliated with Paddle unless marked as featured, sponsored or affiliate link. Not financial advice.

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