Open Social Directory
Paddle logo

Paddle

A global Merchant of Record payment platform built for B2B and B2C software, SaaS, and digital products. Takes full tax liability and compliance off the merchant's shoulders.

Why choose Paddle?

  • Global Merchant of Record handling international sales tax and VAT in 200+ territories
  • Unified billing engine for subscriptions, localized currencies, and digital downloads
  • Eliminates global tax registration and filing burdens for indie developers

Things to consider

  • 5% + $0.50 transaction fee rate
  • Underwriting and onboarding process is stricter than direct gateways
  • Closed-source platform without native federated social features

Explore Paddle →