About Paddle
Paddle is a merchant of record platform for selling software, SaaS and digital products to customers around the world. It handles payments, billing and the tax and compliance work that comes with cross-border sales.
What it does
Paddle becomes the seller of record for each transaction, so it collects payment, calculates and remits sales tax, and handles invoicing for the sale. It also manages subscriptions and recurring billing. Tools for recovering failed payments help sellers keep revenue they have already earned.
Key features
- Merchant of record for sales in many markets
- Sales tax calculation and remittance
- Subscriptions and recurring billing
- Failed payment recovery
- Localized checkout pages
Who it's for
Software companies, SaaS teams and app developers who sell to customers in several countries. It suits teams that want one system for payments, billing and tax instead of managing separate providers.
Pricing and good to know
Paddle charges a fee on sales, and the exact terms depend on the plan and contract. Since Paddle is the seller of record, the transaction is handled under its name. Sellers should check how that works for their own customer support and refunds before they start.
Highlights
- Act as merchant of record for sales in many countries
- Calculate and remit sales tax on each transaction
- Run subscriptions and recurring billing
- Recover failed payments to keep subscribers
- Show localized checkout pages to buyers
