Paddle is a developer-first Merchant of Record (MoR) focused on helping SaaS companies operate and grow without added headaches and increasing costs. Learn why Paddle is the best alternative to FastSpring and what makes them different.
FastSpring began as an MoR for e-commerce companies before venturing into SaaS and digital products. Much of its underlying infrastructure was built for e-commerce companies, adapted later for SaaS and digital products.
In 2023, Paddle launched its latest version of Billing, a modernized version of our flagship payments and billing platform. The API-led platform was built for developers in mind, equipping modern SaaS sellers with all the tools they need to go global.
With Paddle Billing, you can create and sell fully customizable subscription models to meet the needs of modern SaaS consumers.
Paddle’s checkout is easy and intuitive to implement, with straightforward documentation to get started. We’re constantly optimizing our checkout to improve conversions.
Use a modern payment stack built for SaaS companies to go global from day one. You can, for example, adjust your price in Euros for each European country to maximize revenue.
Use ProfitWell Metrics by Paddle to get real-time SaaS metrics and analytics. Understand where growth is coming from to double down on what works. Do even more with your data by connecting to your favorite tools like HubSpot and Intercom.
Signup for ProfitWell Metrics for freeFrom recovering failed payments to delivering a personalized cancellation experience, Paddle Retain only takes a few minutes to set up and will work in the background to improve retention and grow your business.
Learn more about Paddle RetainSaaS businesses grow faster with Paddle because no matter how you get started (self-serve or sales-led), we make sure you’re set up for success.
FastSpring is known to have hidden costs and add-on fees on top of your standard rates. In comparison, Paddle customers get access to all of Paddle Billing with one transparent fee of 5% + 50¢ per transaction. This fee includes:
Paddle Billing
ProfitWell Metrics