Editorial take
Why it stands out
Take rate is only part of TCO—compare payout schedule, chargeback policy, and supported countries. Email tiers scale with list size—clean lists before migrating.
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Tool profile
Merchant of record platform for selling software, subscriptions, and digital products online.
Indie devs selling SaaS licenses without Stripe Tax wiring
Lemon Squeezy is an all-in-one MoR stack for software and digital creators: checkout, subscriptions, license keys, fraud signals, and tax compliance.
lemonsqueezy.com/pricing (March 2026) highlights 5% + $0.50 per transaction for ecommerce with no monthly platform fee on the main card, plus automated tax, payment methods, and storefront features. Some payment rails may incur additional fees linked from their docs. Email marketing is billed by subscriber count with $0/month called out for up to 500 subscribers on the same page narrative—use the in-product calculator for higher lists.
Compare Gumroad (10%+50¢ direct, 30% discover) and Paddle when negotiating enterprise MoR rates; compare Stripe Billing when you want to remain merchant of record yourself.
Quick fit
Editorial take
Take rate is only part of TCO—compare payout schedule, chargeback policy, and supported countries. Email tiers scale with list size—clean lists before migrating.
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Pricing snapshot
Lemon Squeezy's merchant-of-record platform fee is based on the total order value: $0.50 + 5%, with documented add-ons of +1.5% for international transactions, +1.5% for PayPal transactions, and +0.5% for subscription payments. Separately, its email marketing pricing page says subscriber-based charges are free for up to 500 subscribers. Custom pricing is sales-led for high-volume businesses and sellers with products under $10.
Gumroad
Free planIndie creators selling ebooks, templates, and courses
Creator commerce platform for selling digital products, memberships, and online downloads.
Not ideal for complex B2B invoicing or usage billing.
