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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 May 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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