Best FastSpring Alternatives for SaaS Startups

Best options at a glance

1. #1

   Paddle

   Choose Paddle for SaaS subscriptions, international sales and payment recovery. It combines tax compliance, billing and churn prevention.

2. #2

   Dodo Payments

   Choose Dodo Payments for SaaS with subscriptions, metered billing, credits or usage-based pricing. It also provides global tax compliance and payment integrations.

3. #3

   Creem

   Choose Creem for SaaS subscriptions, usage billing and revenue splits. It supports credit packs, seat-based pricing and software license management.

4. #4

   Lemon Squeezy

   Choose Lemon Squeezy for SaaS subscriptions, software licensing and global digital sales. It includes hosted checkout, customer portals and product delivery.

5. #5

   Polar

   Choose Polar if open-source billing matters to your SaaS. It supports subscriptions, usage-based billing, seat pricing and multiple pricing models.

Compare the best options

Compare the best options

Feature	Paddle	Dodo Payments	Creem	Lemon Squeezy	Polar
Starting Price	5% + $0.50 per transaction	4% + $0.40 per transaction	Standout: 3.9% + $0.40 per transaction	5% + $0.50 per transaction	5% + $0.50 per transaction
Billing Models	Subscriptions, one-time, flexible recurring	Subscriptions, usage-based, credits, seats	Subscriptions, usage-based, credit packs, seats	Subscriptions, recurring, usage-based	Subscriptions, metered, seats, credits, fixed
Tax Compliance	Global sales tax and VAT compliance	Tax calculation, filing and reporting	VAT, GST and sales tax collection and remittance	Global sales tax and VAT handling	Global tax compliance
Open Source	No	No	No	No	Yes
Distinct Feature	Automated payment recovery and churn prevention	Metered billing for API calls, credits and tokens	Revenue splits for co-founders, partners and affiliates	Software license keys and digital product delivery	Open-source billing and pay-what-you-want pricing
Platform	Web, API	Web, API	Web, API	Web, API	Web, API

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Paddle

Payment ProviderMerchant of Record

Pay as you goStarts from 5% + $0.50 per transaction

Payments, billing, and tax compliance for software businesses.

What is Paddle?

Paddle is a Merchant of Record platform for SaaS, software, AI, and digital product businesses. It combines payments, subscription billing, tax compliance, fraud protection, invoicing, customer support, and revenue recovery in one platform.

When should you choose Paddle?

• Choose Paddle when your SaaS sells internationally and needs Merchant of Record services.
• Its platform combines subscription billing, tax compliance and payment processing.
• Payment recovery and churn prevention can support recurring revenue management.
• It charges 5% + $0.50 per transaction.

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Dodo Payments

Payment ProviderMerchant of Record

Pay as you goStarts from 4% + $0.40 per transaction

Payments and billing platform for SaaS, AI, and digital products.

What is Dodo Payments?

Dodo Payments is a Merchant of Record and payments platform for SaaS, AI, and digital product businesses. It handles global payments, subscriptions, usage-based billing, tax compliance, fraud protection, invoicing, and digital product distribution.

When should you choose Dodo Payments?

• Choose Dodo Payments for SaaS products that charge based on usage.
• It supports metered billing for API calls, tokens, credits and other usage metrics.
• Subscription billing, trials and one-time payments are also available.
• It charges 4% + $0.40 per transaction.

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Creem

Payment ProviderMerchant of Record

Pay as you goStarts from 3.9% + $0.40 per transaction

The complete payment platform for software companies.

What is Creem?

Creem is a Merchant of Record and payments platform for software companies, SaaS businesses, AI products, and digital products. It handles payments, taxes, compliance, subscriptions, revenue splits, fraud protection, invoicing, and payouts.

When should you choose Creem?

• Choose Creem when your SaaS needs subscriptions or usage-based pricing.
• It supports seat-based billing, prepaid credit packs and subscription management.
• Revenue splitting can handle payments shared with co-founders, partners or affiliates.
• It charges 3.9% + $0.40 per transaction.
• Cheapest from all of these providers.

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Lemon Squeezy

Payment ProviderMerchant of Record

Pay as you goStarts from 5% + $0.50 per transaction

Merchant of record for digital products and SaaS

What is Lemon Squeezy?

Lemon Squeezy is a merchant of record for digital products and SaaS, handling payments, taxes, subscriptions, and licensing for online businesses.

When should you choose Lemon Squeezy?

• Choose Lemon Squeezy for SaaS subscriptions and software licensing.
• It provides recurring billing, subscription management and license key management.
• Hosted checkout pages and overlays are available for payments.
• It charges 5% + $0.50 per transaction.

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Polar

Payment ProviderMerchant of Record

FreemiumStarts from 5% + $0.50 per transaction

The billing stack for the intelligence era.

What is Polar?

Polar is an open-source billing and Merchant of Record platform for developers, startups, and digital product businesses. It handles payments, subscriptions, usage-based billing, tax compliance, customer management, checkout, and automated product access.

When should you choose Polar?

• Choose Polar when you prefer open-source billing infrastructure.
• Its public codebase is licensed under Apache 2.0.
• It supports subscriptions, usage-based billing, seat pricing, prepaid credits and one-time purchases.
• Polar also offers fixed pricing, free products and pay-what-you-want pricing.

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Which one should you use?

• Choose Paddle if you need payment recovery for recurring SaaS revenue. Paddle includes automated payment recovery and churn prevention.
• Choose Dodo Payments if your SaaS charges metered usage. Dodo supports billing for API calls, tokens and credits.
• Choose Creem if you need revenue splits across partners. Creem provides revenue splitting for co-founders and affiliates.
• Choose Lemon Squeezy if you need software license management. Lemon Squeezy includes license keys and subscription management.
• Choose Polar if open-source billing is a priority. Polar is open source and supports flexible billing models.

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