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Best Paddle alternatives
We put Paddle head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.
Where Paddle can fall short
6 alternatives worth your time
Shopify
4.6 out of 54.6The platform for building a serious online store.
Shopify edges out Paddle in our testing, scoring 4.6 to 4.3 overall.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Lemon Squeezy
4.4 out of 54.4Sell digital products with taxes handled for you.
Unlike Paddle, Lemon Squeezy ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
WooCommerce
4.2 out of 54.2Turn any WordPress site into a store.
Unlike Paddle, WooCommerce ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
BigCommerce
4.2 out of 54.2Scalable ecommerce for growing brands.
BigCommerce is the pick when you want scalable ecommerce for growing brands., and it leads on ease of use.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Gumroad
4.2 out of 54.2The simplest way to sell digital products.
Unlike Paddle, Gumroad ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Snipcart
4.1 out of 54.1Add a cart to any website with a snippet.
Unlike Paddle, Snipcart ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Paddle vs the alternatives
| Tool | Our score | From | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 5% + fees | No | Merchant of record billing for SaaS. | |
| Shopify | 4.6 | $29/mo | No | The platform for building a serious online store. |
| 4.4 | 5% + fees | Yes | Sell digital products with taxes handled for you. | |
| 4.2 | Free | Yes | Turn any WordPress site into a store. | |
| 4.2 | $29/mo | No | Scalable ecommerce for growing brands. | |
| 4.2 | 10% flat | Yes | The simplest way to sell digital products. | |
| 4.1 | 2% fee | Yes | Add a cart to any website with a snippet. |
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Shopify edges out Paddle in our testing, scoring 4.6 to 4.3 overall. It is the Paddle alternative we recommend first for most people.
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