Paddle Pricing (2026)
Payments infrastructure for SaaS — Merchant of Record.
✗ No free plan paid
From Free/mo
Reviewed by the StackSwitch Editorial Team · Last updated July 2026
Paddle plans
Starter
5% + 50¢ per transaction
Free
- ✓ Payments
- ✓ Subscriptions
- ✓ Global tax compliance
- ✓ Checkout
Most popular
Growth
contact (reduced rates)
Free
- ✓ Everything in Starter
- ✓ Lower transaction fees
- ✓ Dedicated support
- ✓ Custom checkout
Is Paddle worth the price?
Paddle scores 4/5 on G2 and 4.3/5 on Capterra. With no free plan, we recommend trialling a competitor first to validate the use case before purchasing.
Pros
- ✓Handles all tax compliance globally
- ✓No setup fees
- ✓Great for international SaaS
- ✓Reduces legal/accounting burden
Cons
- ✗Higher transaction fees than Stripe
- ✗Less control than Stripe
- ✗Not suited for non-SaaS businesses
Paddle user ratings
4/5
G2 score
4.3/5
Capterra score
Paddle pricing: frequently asked questions
How much does Paddle cost per month?
Paddle starts at Free/mo with no free plan.
Does Paddle have a free plan?
No — Paddle does not have a free plan. See the plans above for pricing details.
How many pricing plans does Paddle have?
Paddle offers 2 plans: Starter, Growth.
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