GlobalDev

Stripe vs Paddle

Een gedetailleerde vergelijking om je te helpen de juiste tool te kiezen.

Stripe
Stripe
Paddle
Paddle
Pricingfreemiumpaid
Best ForDevelopers who want full control over their payment integration and have a registered business.Indie developers who want to sell globally without worrying about tax compliance.
Pros
  • +Excellent API documentation and developer experience
  • +Supports 135+ currencies and dozens of payment methods
  • +Great dashboard for managing subscriptions and revenue
  • +Handles VAT/GST compliance automatically as MoR
  • +Supports selling in 200+ markets out of the box
  • +Good subscription management and analytics dashboard
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’Higher fees than Stripe (5% + 50Β’ per transaction)
  • βˆ’Less flexible API compared to Stripe
  • βˆ’Payout delays can be 7-14 days

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