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Pricing is quote-based.
Paddle has no published monthly starting price. Its Pay-as-you-go option charges 5% + 50¢ per Checkout transaction, with no monthly fee. Businesses with high volume, transactions under $10, or complex needs are directed to Custom pricing, whose rates are not published. So the cost depends on sales volume and checkout value; there is no fixed monthly bill to compare. The pricing details list no free plan, and a free trial is not published.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go | — | Quote | Businesses selling through Paddle Checkout |
| Custom pricing | — | Quote | High-volume or more complex businesses |
Add-ons and overages
- Advisory offering for businesses with large transaction volumes; price not published.
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
Fee on every Checkout transaction
Pay-as-you-go charges 5% + 50¢ per Checkout transaction. The listed plan has no monthly fee, but its transaction charge still applies.
Low-value transaction pricing
The fixed 50¢ can weigh more on lower-priced sales. Paddle lists transactions under $10 as a reason to ask about Custom pricing.
Custom rates are unpublished
High-volume or complex businesses may need Custom pricing, but the rate is not published. Ask for a quote before forecasting costs.
Advisory price not published
Paddle lists an advisory offering for businesses with large transaction volumes; its price is not published.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses using Paddle Checkout | Pay-as-you-go | It has no monthly fee and charges 5% + 50¢ per Checkout transaction. |
| High-volume sellers | Custom pricing | Paddle directs high-volume businesses to custom pricing; the rate is not published. |
| Sellers with complex needs | Custom pricing | Paddle lists complex needs and transactions under $10 as reasons to ask about custom pricing. |
04Is Paddle worth the money?
Paddle’s price is straightforward only if Pay-as-you-go fits: there is no monthly fee, but every Checkout transaction costs 5% + 50¢. The appeal is the wider Merchant of Record scope: payments, tax, compliance, billing, subscription metrics, and failed-payment recovery across 300+ markets. Whether that is worth the fee depends on how much of that work you need handled. Custom rates are unpublished, so high-volume sellers should get a quote before comparing costs.
Paddle pricing FAQ
What is Paddle.com charging me for?
Paddle is a Merchant of Record platform that manages payments and billing for digital product businesses. A Paddle.com charge may relate to a purchase or subscription from a business using its platform, but the pricing information here cannot identify a specific transaction. Check your receipt or the account where you bought the product.
Why is there a charge from Paddle on my bank statement?
Paddle manages payments for digital product sellers, so its name may be associated with a purchase made from one of those businesses. We can’t identify the seller or charge from the statement descriptor alone. Look for a purchase receipt or subscription record, then contact the seller if the transaction is unfamiliar.
Why is Paddle.com charging me on my Amex account?
Paddle handles payments and billing for digital product businesses, so an Amex charge showing Paddle may be connected to a purchase through one of those businesses. The available pricing details do not identify individual charges. Check your email receipts and subscription accounts for the seller and purchase details.
What is a Paddle subscription?
Paddle supports subscription billing for digital products. A Paddle-related subscription charge may be for a recurring product sold by a business that uses Paddle to manage payments and billing; it does not necessarily mean you subscribed to Paddle’s own software. Check the receipt or seller account to identify the subscription.