# Fees Articles

> Articles about Fees from Dodo Payments, including guides, insights, and best practices.

- **URL**: https://dodopayments.com/blogs/category/fees

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- [Stripe Managed Payments Fees Explained: The Real Cost of 6.4%+ in 2026](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/stripe-managed-payments-fees-explained): Stripe Managed Payments charges 3.5% on top of standard Stripe fees. The real all-in rate is 6.4% domestic and 8% to 10% on international cards. See the math, the gaps, and a cheaper Merchant of Record.
- [Paddle Fees 2026: The Real Cost of 5% + 50c (Hidden Charges Inside)](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/paddle-fees-explained): Paddle's 5% + 50c fee hides 1% FX spreads, payout delays, and PayPal surcharges. See the real-world math at $1k/$10k/$100k MRR--and a side-by-side cheaper alternative.

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