# Dodo Payments

> The Billing & Payments Platform for AI-First Companies. From credit-based billing and usage metering to subscriptions and global payments, everything AI and SaaS companies need to monetize, without building billing infrastructure.

- **URL**: https://dodopayments.com
- **Dashboard**: https://app.dodopayments.com
- **Documentation**: https://docs.dodopayments.com

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## Why Dodo Payments

Credit balances, usage metering, subscriptions, tax compliance, fraud prevention -- none of this should slow you down. Dodo Payments gives you everything to monetise your AI product in minutes, not months. The all-in-one engine to launch, scale, and monetise worldwide, designed for AI-first and SaaS companies.

## Platform Stats

- **40+** payment methods supported
- **220+** countries & territories supported
- **14+** languages on checkout
- **99.99%** uptime
- **PCI DSS Level 1** certified
- **25,000+** builders and founders worldwide

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## Core Products

### Payments
Accept global payments with 40+ local payment methods across 220+ countries and regions. Dodo acts as the Merchant of Record, handling tax liability and compliance.

- Integrate once and start accepting payments everywhere
- Local payment methods, multiple currencies, and full MoR support built in
- [Learn more about Payments](https://dodopayments.com/payments)

### Billing
Flexible billing infrastructure supporting credit-based billing, usage-based, subscription, one-time, and hybrid billing models.

- Credit-based billing, usage metering, subscriptions with addons, and one-time charges
- Automated credit tracking, overage billing, invoicing, and full lifecycle management
- [Learn more about Billing](https://dodopayments.com/billing)

### Distribution
Digital product delivery including license key management, product catalogs, and automated fulfillment.

- Launch storefronts, deliver digital products, and run affiliate programs
- All with a single integration
- [Learn more about Distribution](https://dodopayments.com/distribution)

### Sentra
AI agent for billing and payments. Integrates, analyzes, and acts on billing data from your IDE.

- IDE-first assistant that integrates billing and payments, gives insights, and executes actions
- Works inside VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf
- Just type what you want, approve the plan, and Sentra takes care of the rest
- [Learn more about Sentra](https://dodopayments.com/sentra)

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## Key Features

- **Merchant of Record**: Dodo assumes legal responsibility for sales transactions, handling VAT, GST, and sales tax worldwide.
- **Flexible Billing Models**: Credit-based billing, usage metering, subscriptions with addons, and one-time payments -- all built in.
- **Global Payments**: Collect payments with 80+ currencies and 40+ payment methods.
- **Built for AI & SaaS**: Issue credits, meter tokens, track API calls, and bill overages. Designed for how AI companies monetize.
- **Faster Monetisation**: Start collecting revenue in minutes, not weeks.
- **No-Code Checkout**: Embeddable checkout with no engineering required.
- **License Keys**: Automated license key generation and management for software products.
- **Reporting & Analytics**: Real-time revenue dashboards, transaction tracking, and financial reporting.

## Why One Platform

Stop piecing tools together. Managing payments, billing, and distribution shouldn't mean juggling 6-10 different tools. With Dodo Payments, you get:

- Built-in Merchant of Record coverage worldwide
- One platform for payments, billing, and distribution
- Seamless developer-first APIs and SDKs
- Centralized analytics for revenue & customer insights
- Friendlier on the pocket as a stack
- Transparent, simple pricing

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## Developer Resources

### Adapters
Integrate in under 10 lines of code with adapters for BetterAuth, Convex, Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Astro, Remix, TanStack, Hono, Express, and Fastify.
- [Framework Adapters](https://docs.dodopayments.com/developer-resources/framework-adaptors)

### SDKs
Official SDKs for Python, PHP, Node.js, Kotlin, Ruby, and Go.
- [SDK Documentation](https://docs.dodopayments.com/developer-resources/dodo-payments-sdks)

### MCP Server
Connect AI models to Dodo Payments with our MCP Server. Use the hosted server for instant setup or run locally in one command.
- [MCP Server](https://docs.dodopayments.com/developer-resources/mcp-server)

### Billing SDK
Production-ready, accessible billing components -- from pricing cards to subscription dashboards -- built for React and ShadCN.
- [BillingSDK](https://billingsdk.com)

### Plugins & Integrations
Pre-built plugins for top platforms, powering global sales and local compliance effortlessly.
- [Integrations](https://docs.dodopayments.com/integrations/introduction)

### In-App Payments
Build rich in-app payment experiences with lightweight payment links and secure React Native SDKs optimized for iOS and Android.
- [Mobile Integration](https://docs.dodopayments.com/developer-resources/mobile-integration)

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## Backed By

Trusted by global investors and operators including Antler, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, Visa, Goldman Sachs, Razorpay, Venture Catalysts, Flipkart, AWS, and PayU.

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## Pricing

- **Standard Plan**: 4% + 40c per transaction -- no fixed costs
- **Enterprise**: Custom pricing, tailored for scale
- [View Pricing](https://dodopayments.com/pricing)

## Quick Links

- [Pricing](https://dodopayments.com/pricing)
- [Blog](https://dodopayments.com/blogs)
- [API Documentation](https://docs.dodopayments.com)
- [Glossary](https://dodopayments.com/glossary) -- 600+ payments and SaaS terms explained
- [Comparisons](https://dodopayments.com/compare) -- See how Dodo Payments stacks up
- [Careers](https://dodopayments.com/careers)
- [Partner Program](https://dodopayments.com/partner-program) -- Earn recurring commissions
- [Contact](https://dodopayments.com/contact)
- [Dashboard](https://app.dodopayments.com)


## FAQ

### What is Dodo Payments?

Dodo Payments is the billing and payments platform for AI-first companies. It handles credit-based billing, usage metering, subscriptions, and global payments as your Merchant of Record, managing tax compliance, payment processing, and product delivery in 220+ countries and regions.

### How much does Dodo Payments cost?

Dodo Payments charges 4% + 40c per transaction on the Standard Plan with no monthly fees, no setup costs, and no hidden surcharges. Enterprise plans with custom pricing are available for high-volume businesses.

### What is a Merchant of Record?

A Merchant of Record (MoR) is the legal entity that sells products to end customers. Dodo Payments acts as MoR, handling sales tax, VAT, GST collection and remittance, chargebacks, and compliance so you can focus on building your product.

### Which countries does Dodo Payments support?

Dodo Payments supports payments in 220+ countries and regions with localized payment methods, automatic currency conversion, and built-in tax compliance for cross-border transactions.

### Does Dodo Payments support usage-based billing?

Yes. Dodo Payments natively supports credit-based billing, usage-based billing, subscription billing, one-time payments, and hybrid models. You can issue credits in custom units, track metered usage events, and bill customers based on actual consumption.

