SaaS Billing Cost Comparison (1970)
Compare Stripe Billing, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, and Chargebee for your MRR and transaction volume.
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Transactions per month
Monthly cost, ranked
Stripe Billing
$140
Chargebee
$249
Polar
$840
Lemon Squeezy
$1,050
Paddle
$1,050
Full breakdown
| Platform | Pricing | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe Billing | 0.7% of MRR (Billing fee, midpoint) | $140 | $1,680 |
| Chargebee | Flat $249/mo (starter) | $249 | $2,988 |
| Polar | 4% + $0.40 per transaction | $840 | $10,080 |
| Lemon Squeezy | 5% + $0.50 per transaction | $1,050 | $12,600 |
| Paddle | 5% + $0.50 per transaction | $1,050 | $12,600 |
Formula: rate × MRR + fixed × transactions. Stripe Billing is not a Merchant of Record — add tax compliance cost separately.
Cheapest at this MRR + volume
Stripe Billing — $140/mo
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