About FastSpring
FastSpring is a merchant of record platform for selling software, apps, games and digital products around the world. It handles payments, subscriptions and tax compliance so that a seller can sell across many regions with fewer vendors.
What it does
FastSpring runs checkout and collects payments in many currencies and languages. It takes responsibility for tax collection on each order and manages subscriptions, renewals and billing changes. Sellers can connect the platform to their site or back office with REST APIs and configurable webhooks, and the platform includes an activity log for API calls. Affiliate marketing, digital invoicing and reporting are included as well.
Key features
- Handle global tax compliance on each order
- Run subscriptions and billing cycles
- Connect with REST APIs and webhooks
- Offer checkout in many currencies and languages
- Manage affiliates and digital invoices
Who it's for
FastSpring suits software companies, SaaS teams, game developers and sellers of digital courses or downloads. It is built for teams that want a single vendor for payments and tax, with developer tools for custom setups. Teams that prefer no-code setups can also use its hosted checkout and product listings.
Pricing and good to know
The site offers a free trial option and a sales contact for larger accounts. Customer support is included with the platform, and the company offers AI-powered documentation for integration questions. Some products, such as fraud prevention and tax reporting, are listed as part of the wider platform.
Highlights
- Handle global tax compliance on each order
- Run subscriptions and recurring billing
- Connect with REST APIs and webhooks
- Offer checkout in many currencies and languages
- Manage affiliates and digital invoices
