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Digital River alternatives

Want a stable alternative fast? We've invested in building a future-proof Merchant of Record - which serves thousands of digital product companies globally.

Impacted by Digital River winding down?

We’ve got you covered in 48 hours.

When your Merchant of Record unexpectedly goes under, your business shouldn’t have to suffer. 

At Paddle, we’re here to step in with minimal disruption and get you back on track, fast.

Here’s why you can count on us:

  • Our expert team can onboard your business and have you live within 48 hours, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free switch with zero downtime.
  • Seamless integration - we handle everything - from payments, billing and subscriptions to tax compliance - so your customers won't notice a thing.
  • Trusted stability - we’re built to last. Our robust platform is trusted by 6,000 leading brands, providing a reliable service you can depend on.
  • A dedicated team of specialists to guide you through the transition every step of the way, ensuring your business keeps running smoothly.
  • Don’t let uncertainty slow you down - let us be the solid foundation you need, with no unnecessary delays or disruptions.

Crashplan made the switch from Digital River

The results speak for themselves.

Read the full case study
  • +100% sign-ups
  • 300 customers won back
  • -90% billing support tickets

Why do businesses choose Paddle over Digital River?


We provide dedicated customer support, helping optimize success:

  • Customer support response in 24 hours
  • Buyer support resolves billing queries within 14 hours
  • 93% customer satisfaction score

Go to market faster with flexible subscriptions and a customizable checkout:

  • Build and modify multi-product  subscriptions and offer regional pricing
  • Boost revenue with multi-seat options and add-ons
  • Create customizable localized checkouts with simple APIs
Paddle Billing automatically localizes your checkout

Our churn intervention offers industry-leading recovery to aggressively combat churn and retain customers:

  • Smart retries recover failed payments and lost revenue
  • Timely reminders help update expiring cards
  • Clear reports provide insights on churn and revenue metrics
Retain makes it easy for your users to update their payment details when a card expires