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Lemon Squeezy vs. Paddle / Stripe
Lemon Squeezy vs Paddle vs Stripe for indie SaaS · 2026
Three billing paths for an indie SaaS. MoR simplicity vs full control.
PICK A TOPIC
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Lemon Squeezy
Pick this when…
- · Solo founder / small team
- · Global tax simplicity > margin
- · One subscription product
Paddle / Stripe
Pick that when…
- · Paddle: > $50k MRR indie scaling
- · Paddle: enterprise features (SAML invoicing)
- · Stripe: full control, own accounting
- · Stripe: marketplace / Connect use case
FACTORS TO WEIGH
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| Factors to weigh | Lemon Squeezy | Paddle / Stripe |
|---|---|---|
| Fee (blended indie) | 5% + $0.50 | Paddle 5% + $0.50, Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Global tax handling | MoR · absorbed | Paddle MoR · absorbed, Stripe DIY |
| Subscription flexibility | Medium | Paddle medium, Stripe max |
| Dispute absorption | Yes (MoR) | Paddle yes (MoR), Stripe no |
| Payout schedule | Weekly / bi-weekly | Paddle bi-weekly, Stripe instant-weekly |
| Accounting integration | Basic | Paddle basic, Stripe full |
| We recommend | Solo / small indie | Paddle mid-scale indie, Stripe scale + control |
LET'S GET STARTED.
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