Paddle

Merchant of Record (MoR) payment platform. Paddle collects and files VAT, GST, and sales tax on your behalf. Built for global SaaS subscription selling.

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Editor

Jake's editor note
I route Crewtool's Featured Partner billing through Paddle. Fees are higher than Stripe, but letting Paddle handle VAT and Japanese consumption tax is a massive time-saver for a solo operator.
Jake (황관희)
Founder, 5years+ · Operator, Crewless
Last updated: 2026-04-22

Key Features

• MoR — Paddle owns tax filing • Global currencies + methods • Subscriptions / checkout / invoices • Fraud prevention • Zero tax burden vs Stripe

Pricing

5% + $0.50 per transaction. No monthly fee. Tax handling, refunds, and fraud included.

FAQ

Stripe vs Paddle?

Stripe is cheaper but you own tax, refunds, and fraud. Paddle costs more but handles everything. Solo SaaS → Paddle. Large scale → Stripe.

Yes. Paddle is a borderless MoR — payouts go to your local entity bank account.

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