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Paddle alternatives (2026)
Six Merchants of Record that replace Paddle, with fees checked October 2026, then AgentaOS and Paddle side by side.
Panche Isajeski, Founder of AgentaOS · 19+ years in payments·Pricing checked Paddle alternatives in 2026
The main Paddle alternatives are Lemon Squeezy, Polar, Dodo Payments, Creem, AgentaOS and Gumroad. All six are Merchants of Record, so like Paddle (5% + $0.50 per sale) they handle sales tax, VAT and chargebacks. Creem and Dodo Payments have the lowest fee per sale; AgentaOS is the one your AI agent can run, with Pricing Intelligence included.
For a small SaaS, in short: Paddle charges 5% + $0.50 per sale, reviews every business before it can sell, and pays out monthly with a $100 minimum. Cheaper per sale are Creem (3.9% + $0.40) and Dodo Payments (4% + $0.40 on US cards). AgentaOS (4.5% + €0.50, no monthly fee) accepts individuals and pays out on the 1st and 15th to banks in 85+ countries. Polar pays out only through Stripe Connect. Moving from Paddle takes one command: npx @agentaos/migrate --from paddle.
| Alternative | Per sale | Extras | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Squeezy | 5% + $0.50 | +1.5% international, +0.5% subscriptions | Creators and info products; owned by Stripe |
| Polar | 5% + $0.50 (Starter) | +1.5% international; lower rates on paid plans | Developer tools and open source |
| Dodo Payments | 4% + $0.40 | +1.5% international, +0.5% subscriptions | Lower headline rate, emerging markets |
| Creem | 3.9% + $0.40 | Payout $7/€7 or 1% | Lowest fee per sale |
| AgentaOS | 4.5% + €0.50 (Pro 4% + €0.40) | +1.5% outside the EEA on pay as you go | AI agents run billing over MCP; Pricing Intelligence; payouts to the Balkans |
| Gumroad | 10% + $0.50, plus card fees | None listed | Simple digital downloads |
Each provider’s published price, checked 6 to 15 October 2026; sources and every extra fee on Merchant of Record fees, side by side. Choosing between the big three? Paddle vs Lemon Squeezy vs Polar. AgentaOS is one of the providers listed. Always check each provider’s pricing page before choosing.
At a glance
Update, 6 October 2026: Paddle is built for software companies, and its rules prohibit pure services such as consulting, coaching or design. AgentaOS also sells fixed-price service packages and monthly retainers, once approved; see card payments for services. See who pays out where. Source: Paddle: what you cannot sell.
Paddle is the larger, more established platform. AgentaOS is newer, with a lower, flat rate on cards and subscriptions, no subscription surcharge, Pricing Intelligence and hands-on onboarding. Both handle tax and VAT as Merchant of Record.
| AgentaOS | Paddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Merchant of Record | Merchant of Record |
| Handles sales tax & VAT | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headline rate | 4.5% + €0.50 | 5% + $0.50 |
| Lower rate on a plan | 4% + €0.40 (€49/mo) | Flat 5%, no plan |
| Monthly platform fee | None | None |
| Payout to your own bank (EUR / USD) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing Intelligence (score out of 100 + fixes) | ✓ | - |
| Built for | Indie founders and small teams | Mid-size and enterprise SaaS |
| Onboarding | Hands-on | Self-serve |
| Retention / growth tooling | AI agents (new) | ProfitWell Retain |
| Integrations & app marketplace | Core, growing | Extensive |
| Track record | Launched 2026 | Since 2012, at scale |
| Based in | Estonia, EU | UK / US |
Rates are each platform’s publicly listed price as of August 2026. Example: on $100k of annual sales at headline rates, AgentaOS is about $4,500 (or $4,000 on Pro) and Paddle about $5,000, before per-transaction fees. Always check paddle.com and agentaos.ai for current pricing.
Where each is stronger
AgentaOS
- Lower entry rate: 4.5%, or 4% on Pro, versus a flat 5%.
- Built for indie founders and small teams; every merchant is reviewed before going live.
- Hands-on onboarding and migration help.
- Pricing Intelligence that tests your product and scores your pricing.
- EU-based, with AI agents for pricing and churn.
Best for: creators, indie founders and small teams that want a low rate and a person to help them get live.
Paddle
- Established since 2012, operating at large scale.
- Deeper integrations and a bigger app marketplace.
- Mature retention tooling via ProfitWell Retain.
- Proven with high-volume and enterprise SaaS.
- Longer track record and wider brand recognition.
Best for: established, higher-volume SaaS that need deep integrations and a long track record.
Common questions
How is AgentaOS different from Paddle?
Both are Merchants of Record, so tax and VAT are handled either way. The main differences: AgentaOS has a lower entry rate (4.5% vs 5%), onboards smaller and newer sellers, and offers Pricing Intelligence and hands-on support. Paddle is larger and more established, with deeper integrations and a longer track record.
How do the fees compare?
Paddle is 5% + $0.50 per sale, no monthly fee. AgentaOS is 4.5% + €0.50 with no monthly fee, or 4% + €0.40 on the €49/mo Pro plan, roughly 10 to 20% less on the headline rate.
Do both handle tax and VAT?
Yes. As Merchant of Record, each one calculates, collects and remits sales tax and VAT worldwide as the seller of record, and issues the invoice to your customer.
Can I move from Paddle to AgentaOS?
Yes, in one command: npx @agentaos/migrate --from paddle copies your products, monthly and yearly plans, trials and discount codes into AgentaOS, and lists your subscribers with their renewal dates. It only reads your Paddle account. Saved cards stay with Paddle, so each subscriber subscribes once on the new link before their renewal. How it works.
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Sources, retrieved 21 August 2026: Paddle pricing · AgentaOS Master Services Terms. Paddle may change pricing without notice; check the source before relying on these figures. A fee comparison, not financial advice.
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