Paddle

Payments infrastructure for software companies

Payments / Merchant of RecordUsage-based; a percentage plus fixed fee per transaction (merchant-of-record model)
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Quick Facts

Category
Payments / Merchant of Record
Pricing
Usage-based; a percentage plus fixed fee per transaction (merchant-of-record model)
Integrations
5+ apps
Best For
SaaS and software companies wanting payments plus global tax compliance handled for them

About Paddle

Paddle is a merchant of record platform for software and SaaS businesses that handles payments, subscriptions, sales tax, and compliance globally. Because Paddle acts as the reseller, it manages tax remittance and fraud on the seller's behalf.

AI & Automation Readiness

How well does Paddle work with AI agents and automation?

Automation Score1/5
✓API Available
○Webhooks/Automation
✓Rich Integration Ecosystem
○AI-Native Features

Key Features

✓Merchant of record
✓Global sales tax and compliance
✓Subscription billing
✓Checkout and invoicing
✓Fraud protection

Integrations

Paddle connects with 5+ apps and services.

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