Best Billing Subscription Management · pricing · Updated June 2026
Paddle pricing (2026)
Paddle starts at $0/mo (Pay as you go), across 2 plans. Best for Software and SaaS companies wanting to outsource global tax compliance entirely. Every figure links to Paddle's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Pay as you go)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: Software and SaaS companies wanting to outsource global tax compliance entirely; Digital product sellers targeting international markets without a finance team; Indie developers and small teams needing zero-setup global payments
Paddle plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay as you go | $0 | — | flat | 5% + $0.50 per checkout transaction. No monthly fee, no migration fee, no hidden extras. Paddle acts as merchant of record — handles global payments, cross-border sales tax, fraud, and chargeback protection. | paddle.com |
| Custom | Quote-only | — | custom | Quote-only. For rapidly scaling and enterprise businesses. Includes custom rates, success management, custom migration and implementation services, optional premium add-ons. | paddle.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official pricing page https://www.paddle.com/pricing fetched 2026-06-14. Pay-as-you-go at 5% + $0.50 per transaction confirmed. Custom enterprise tier confirmed quote-only. Paddle is a merchant of record; no separate monthly platform fee on self-serve tier.
Capabilities
Integrations: RevenueCat, ProfitWell Metrics, HubSpot, Segment, Google Analytics, Zapier, Slack, Baremetrics.
Key features: Merchant of Record model — Paddle handles all sales tax and VAT across 100+ jurisdictions; Built-in fraud protection and chargeback management; ProfitWell Metrics analytics (real-time MRR, churn, LTV); Localized checkout in 20+ currencies; Automated dunning and churn prevention.
Plan limits: Pay as you go: 5% + $0.50 per transaction, no volume cap published; No monthly platform fee on self-serve tier; Custom tier: negotiated rates for high-volume sellers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Paddle cost?
Paddle starts at $0/mo (Pay as you go); it has 2 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Paddle support HIPAA?
Paddle HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Paddle have a free plan?
Paddle free tier: No.
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