GlobalDev

Stripe vs Lemon Squeezy

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool.

Stripe
Stripe
Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy
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Best ForDevelopers who want full control over their payment integration and have a registered business.Indie developers who want MoR simplicity with a developer-friendly experience.
Pros
  • +Excellent API documentation and developer experience
  • +Supports 135+ currencies and dozens of payment methods
  • +Great dashboard for managing subscriptions and revenue
  • +Built for indie hackers and small SaaS
  • +Clean, modern API and dashboard
  • +No monthly fees β€” only transaction fees
Cons
  • βˆ’Requires a registered business entity in supported countries
  • βˆ’Complex tax compliance β€” you handle VAT/GST yourself
  • βˆ’Account setup can be slow for non-US entities
  • βˆ’Smaller market share than Paddle or Stripe
  • βˆ’Fewer integrations available
  • βˆ’Still relatively young, some rough edges

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