Dodo Payments vs. Paddle: Which Platform Delivers More for Your SaaS

From tax compliance to localized payment gateways, see how Dodo Payments outperforms
Paddle for MicroSaaS founders.

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Empowering MicroSaaS Founders to Scale Globally with Seamless Payments and Tax Compliance

Simplify Your Global Operations

We act as your Merchant of Record, managing payments, tax compliance, & invoicing so you can focus on building your business.

Transparent Pricing for Growing Businesses

No hidden fees or complex structures—just clear and competitive pricing tailored for indie hackers and solopreneurs.

4% + 40¢

ZERO FIXED COSTS

24/7 Personalized Support

Our dedicated team ensures smooth onboarding, integration, and ongoing success as you grow your customer base.

Localized Payment Solutions

With extensive local payment gateway support, ensure higher conversions and reduced cart abandonment rates in key markets like India, the US, and Brazil.

Built for the MicroSaaS Community

Designed to address unique challenges like sales tax compliance, currency localization, and cross-border transactions.

Tax Collection + Remittance

PCI-DSS Compliance

Refunds + Chargebacks

Fraud Prevention

Don't just Paddle along, elevate with Dodo Payments

Don't just Paddle along, elevate
with Dodo Payments

Don't just Paddle along, elevate with Dodo Payments

Paddle

Primary Audience

Indie Hackers, MicroSaaS Founders, Solopreneurs

Large established SaaS businesses

Supported Payment Gateways

Extensive local payment options for India, US and more

Standardized global payment gateway across most western countries

Ease of Integration

Simple APIs and plugins for Indian MicroSaaS founders

Prebuilt integrations for global SaaS

Transaction Fees

Transparent, competitive fees

Slightly higher fees

Customer Support

Personalized onboarding and 24/7 support

Ticket-based and scheduled support

Platform Features

Flexible freemium, subscription, and one-time payment options

Strong subscription management features

Onboarding Experience

Quick onboarding: New merchants are prioritised as much as anyone reagrdless of their MRR

Slow onboarding: New merchants may experience a lengthy onboarding process

Onboarding Criteria

Well defined criteria and no sudden changes

Unstable policy that can jeopardy your payments

Paddle

Primary Audience

Indie Hackers, MicroSaaS Founders, Solopreneurs

Large established SaaS businesses

Supported Payment Gateways

Extensive local payment options for India, US and more

Standardized global payment gateway across most western countries

Ease of Integration

Simple APIs and plugins for Indian MicroSaaS founders

Prebuilt integrations for global SaaS

Transaction Fees

Transparent, competitive fees

Slightly higher fees

Customer Support

Personalized onboarding and 24/7 support

Ticket-based and scheduled support

Platform Features

Flexible freemium, subscription, and one-time payment options

Strong subscription management features

Onboarding Experience

Quick onboarding: New merchants are prioritised as much as anyone reagrdless of their MRR

Slow onboarding: New merchants may experience a lengthy onboarding process

Onboarding Criteria

Well defined criteria and no sudden changes

Unstable policy that can jeopardy your payments

Paddle

Primary Audience

Indie Hackers, MicroSaaS Founders, Solopreneurs

Large established SaaS businesses

Supported Payment Gateways

Extensive local payment options for India, US and more

Standardized global payment gateway across most western countries

Ease of Integration

Simple APIs and plugins for Indian MicroSaaS founders

Prebuilt integrations for global SaaS

Transaction Fees

Transparent, competitive fees

Slightly higher fees

Customer Support

Personalized onboarding and 24/7 support

Ticket-based and scheduled support

Platform Features

Flexible freemium, subscription, and one-time payment options

Strong subscription management features

Onboarding Experience

Quick onboarding: New merchants are prioritised as much as anyone reagrdless of their MRR

Slow onboarding: New merchants may experience a lengthy onboarding process

Onboarding Criteria

Well defined criteria and no sudden changes

Unstable policy that can jeopardy your payments

Paddle

Primary Audience

Indie Hackers, MicroSaaS Founders, Solopreneurs

Large established SaaS businesses

Supported Payment Gateways

Extensive local payment options for India, US and more

Standardized global payment gateway across most western countries

Ease of Integration

Simple APIs and plugins for Indian MicroSaaS founders

Prebuilt integrations for global SaaS

Transaction Fees

Transparent, competitive fees

Slightly higher fees

Customer Support

Personalized onboarding and 24/7 support

Ticket-based and scheduled support

Platform Features

Flexible freemium, subscription, and one-time payment options

Strong subscription management features

Onboarding Experience

Quick onboarding: New merchants are prioritised as much as anyone reagrdless of their MRR

Slow onboarding: New merchants may experience a lengthy onboarding process

Onboarding Criteria

Well defined criteria and no sudden changes

Unstable policy that can jeopardy your payments

Paddle

Primary Audience

Indie Hackers, MicroSaaS Founders, Solopreneurs

Large established SaaS businesses

Supported Payment Gateways

Extensive local payment options for India, US and more

Standardized global payment gateway across most western countries

Ease of Integration

Simple APIs and plugins for Indian MicroSaaS founders

Prebuilt integrations for global SaaS

Transaction Fees

Transparent, competitive fees

Slightly higher fees

Customer Support

Personalized onboarding and 24/7 support

Ticket-based and scheduled support

Platform Features

Flexible freemium, subscription, and one-time payment options

Strong subscription management features

Onboarding Experience

Quick onboarding: New merchants are prioritised as much as anyone reagrdless of their MRR

Slow onboarding: New merchants may experience a lengthy onboarding process

Onboarding Criteria

Well defined criteria and no sudden changes

Unstable policy that can jeopardy your payments

Features

Everything You Need to Power Global Payments

From checkout to compliance, we’ve got you covered.

Automate and Scale Your Recurring Revenue

Manage subscriptions with ease using automated billing and renewals.

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Sell Digital Products Without Borders

Simplify the sale and delivery of digital goods across international markets.

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Automate Global Tax Compliance

Stay compliant with local tax laws while selling globally, hassle-free.

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Accept Payments Globally, Effortlessly

Support multiple currencies and payment methods with built-in fraud protection.

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Comprehensive Reporting & Analytics

Access detailed reports on sales performance, customer behavior, and payment trends to make data-driven decisions for optimizing your business.

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Frictionless Checkout for Your Customers

Optimize conversion with a seamless and customizable checkout experience.

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Testimonials

What Our Customers Are Saying

Hear how Dodo Payments is transforming businesses around the world

"Dodo Payments made my first online sale a breeze! I processed $1000 without a hitch, and their intuitive platform has me excited about scaling my business. Thank you, Dodo team!"

Tanay Lakhani

Founder, Stacks

Testimonials

What Our Customers Are Saying

Hear how Dodo Payments is transforming businesses around the world

"Dodo Payments made my first online sale a breeze! I processed $1000 without a hitch, and their intuitive platform has me excited about scaling my business. Thank you, Dodo team!"

Tanay Lakhani

Founder, Stacks

Testimonials

What Our Customers Are Saying

Hear how Dodo Payments is transforming businesses around the world

"Dodo Payments made my first online sale a breeze! I processed $1000 without a hitch, and their intuitive platform has me excited about scaling my business. Thank you, Dodo team!"

Tanay Lakhani

Founder, Stacks

Testimonials

What Our Customers Are Saying

Hear how Dodo Payments is transforming businesses around the world

"Dodo Payments made my first online sale a breeze! I processed $1000 without a hitch, and their intuitive platform has me excited about scaling my business. Thank you, Dodo team!"

Tanay Lakhani

Founder, Stacks

Testimonials

What Our Customers Are Saying

Hear how Dodo Payments is transforming businesses around the world

"Dodo Payments made my first online sale a breeze! I processed $1000 without a hitch, and their intuitive platform has me excited about scaling my business. Thank you, Dodo team!"

Tanay Lakhani

Founder, Stacks