Paddle alternatives
Merchant of Record platform purpose-built for SaaS and apps — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.
they charge
5% + 50¢ per transaction (MoR)
Alternative #1
Vibe code your own Paddle
Building a personal Merchant of Record clone is a non-starter because the barrier is not software code—it is legal liability across 300+ global tax jurisdictions. Keep paying the 5% + 50¢ MoR fee. Score: 12/100 (Don't bother).
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Free versions people built
Community members who vibe coded their own Paddle from our build guide — with real running costs. Upvote the ones that earn it.