Comparison · Payment platforms
Stripe vs
Paddle.
Stripe is the developer default; Paddle handles tax compliance globally as a Merchant of Record. The right pick depends on your tax appetite.
Vedwix verdict
Depends on use case
When each wins · 01
Pick by use case.
When Stripe wins
Stripe
You're US-incorporated or large enough to manage tax compliance yourself.
When Paddle wins
Paddle
You sell SaaS internationally and want a Merchant of Record handling tax everywhere.
Feature-by-feature · 02
Direct comparison.
| Feature | Stripe | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Developer experience | Industry standard | Good |
| Tax handling | Stripe Tax (you remit) | They remit (MoR) |
| Pricing | 2.9% + 30¢ | Higher (~5% all-in) |
| Subscription primitives | Excellent | Excellent |
| Global payments | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance burden | On you | On Paddle |
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Talk to usVedwix take · 03
Our take.
For most SaaS, Stripe. For solopreneurs and small teams selling globally, Paddle removes a tax-compliance headache that can eat months of dev time.