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Paddle

by Paddle · London, United Kingdom · Since 2012

Merchant of record for SaaS with billing and tax handled.

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Starting price
Pay as you go
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Paddle?

Paddle is subscription billing software from Paddle, based in London, United Kingdom and has been building software since 2012. Merchant of record for SaaS with billing and tax handled.

Subscription billing platforms manage plans, trials, upgrades, proration, dunning and revenue recognition for businesses that bill on a recurring basis. They sit between your product and the payment gateway and are usually priced on a percentage of billings or a platform fee.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +14 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Paddle features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Paddle adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Plan and pricing catalogue with add-ons
  • Proration, upgrades and downgrades
  • Dunning and failed-payment recovery
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606 / Ind AS 115)
  • Multi-currency and tax handling
  • Customer self-service portal
  • Usage-based and metered billing
  • Payment gateway orchestration

Paddle pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Paddle charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on paddle.com.

Specifications

Category
Subscription billing software
Vendor
Paddle
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2012
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Pay as you go
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Paddle — frequently asked questions

What is Paddle?+

Paddle is subscription billing software by Paddle. Merchant of record for SaaS with billing and tax handled.

How much does Paddle cost?+

Paddle does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Paddle offer a free trial or free plan?+

Paddle typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Paddle made in India?+

No. Paddle is developed by Paddle in London, United Kingdom, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Paddle best suited for?+

Paddle suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for subscription billing software.

What are the best alternatives to Paddle?+

Popular alternatives in subscription billing software include Chargebee, Zoho Subscriptions, Razorpay Subscriptions. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Paddle deployed?+

Paddle is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Paddle

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Paddle · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2012 · 2 products in our catalogue

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