Dodo Payments

Merchant of record platform that handles payments, global sales tax and billing for SaaS, AI and digital products.

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Updated Nov 7, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

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Is Dodo Payments free?

No, it's a paid product

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About Dodo Payments

Dodo Payments is a merchant of record for software, AI and digital product sellers. Instead of opening a payment gateway account and registering for sales tax or VAT in each country, a seller lists products on Dodo, which becomes the legal seller, takes the payment and calculates and remits tax on each sale. It covers one-time payments, subscriptions, usage-based and credit-based billing, license keys, digital file delivery, discount codes, affiliates and a no-code storefront, plus SDKs, webhooks and an MCP server for developers. Customers can pay with cards, wallets, local methods such as UPI, and BNPL options in many currencies. It has become popular with indie developers and Indian founders who can't easily get Stripe, because it accepts individuals and verifies accounts quickly. There is no monthly fee: Dodo charges a percentage plus a fixed amount per transaction, with surcharges for international cards, subscriptions and some add-ons. Merchants manage everything from a web dashboard or the desktop and mobile apps.

Best for: Indie developers and small SaaS teams who want to sell worldwide without handling sales tax themselves.

Dodo Payments pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from Dodo Payments's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Standard plan	4% + 40¢ per transaction	Nov 8, 2026	dodopayments.com
ACH Direct Debit	1.5%, capped at $15 per transaction	Nov 8, 2026	dodopayments.com

What works

Handles global sales tax and compliance as the legal seller
Accepts individual founders, not only registered companies
Subscriptions, usage billing and license keys built in

Why people leave

Per-transaction fees are higher than a plain payment gateway like Stripe
Extra surcharges for international cards, subscriptions and some payment methods
Younger company than Paddle or FastSpring

Dodo Payments vs Paddle, Lemon Squeezy and FastSpring

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	Dodo Payments	Paddle	Lemon Squeezy	FastSpring
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Free	Paid
Verified price	—	—	—	—
Free plan	No	No	Free app	No
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android	Web	Web	Web

Top Dodo Payments alternatives

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1
Paddle
The best-known merchant of record for SaaS, with mature subscription tooling and a long track record.
68.8
2
Lemon Squeezy
Merchant of record with a polished storefront, license keys and email marketing, now owned by Stripe.
64.8
3
FastSpring
Long-running merchant of record for software and games, suited to larger catalogues and enterprise sellers.
61.8
4
Gumroad
Simpler way for creators to sell digital products, with Gumroad acting as merchant of record for sales tax.
59.4
5
Stripe
Lower base fees and maximum flexibility if you can register for and file sales tax yourself.
50.0

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Dodo Payments: common questions

What is Dodo Payments?

Dodo Payments: Merchant of record platform that handles payments, global sales tax and billing for SaaS, AI and digital products. Best for indie developers and small SaaS teams who want to sell worldwide without handling sales tax themselves. Available for Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.

Is Dodo Payments free?

No, Dodo Payments is a paid product. Standard plan: 4% + 40¢ per transaction (checked on Dodo Payments's own site).

How much does Dodo Payments cost?

Dodo Payments is a paid product. Standard plan: 4% + 40¢ per transaction; ACH Direct Debit: 1.5%, capped at $15 per transaction. Checked on Dodo Payments's own site, November 2026.

Is Dodo Payments open source?

No, Dodo Payments is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Polar.

What platforms does Dodo Payments run on?

Dodo Payments is available for Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Dodo Payments?

The highest-ranked Dodo Payments alternatives right now are Paddle, Lemon Squeezy and FastSpring. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Dodo Payments vs Paddle: what's the difference?

Both Dodo Payments and Paddle are paid products. Only Dodo Payments runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.

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Dodo Payments facts

9 of 9 verified

Standard fee: 4% + 40¢ per transaction; Checked Nov 8, 2026dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “Standard Plan Start Global, Scale Seamlessly 4% + 40¢ per transaction”
Countries: 220+; Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “Sell in 220+ countries while Dodo Payments handles payments, tax, and billing.”
Tax handling: Calculation, filing and reporting; Checked Nov 8, 2026dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “Automated tax calculation, filling and reporting in 190+ countries”
Startup program: Up to 12 months of free credits; Checked Nov 8, 2026dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “Get up to 12 months of free credits”
License keys: Yes; Checked Nov 8, 2026dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “Automated license key generation and delivery”
Standard plan: 4% + 40¢ per transaction; Checked Nov 8, 2026dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “Standard Plan Start Global, Scale Seamlessly 4% + 40¢ per transaction”
Setup fee: 0%; Checked Nov 8, 2026dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “0% Setup Fee”
International payments: +1.5% for cards outside the US; Checked Nov 8, 2026dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “outside US +1.5%”
ACH Direct Debit: 1.5%, capped at $15 per transaction; Checked Nov 8, 2026dodopayments.com(opens source in a new tab); “1.5% capped at $15 per transaction”