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Purchasely vs RevenueCat: Which is right for you? (1970)

TL;DR

  • Choose Purchasely if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
  • Choose RevenueCat if you want the simplest, fastest setup.
  • Both work for: ios, android, react_native, flutter.

Purchasely

From €249/month

Mobile subscription infrastructure with built-in paywall builder. Popular in European market. Covers the full stack without requiring a separate paywall tool.

RevenueCat

Free up to $2.5k MTR, then 1% of revenue

Default choice for mobile subscription infrastructure. Handles receipt validation, entitlements, and analytics across iOS and Android from a single SDK.

Pricing comparison

Pricing model
flat_monthly
free_until_threshold
Detail
From €249/month
Free up to $2.5k MTR, then 1% of revenue

Feature comparison

Purchasely
RevenueCat
Merchant of record
No
No
Paywalls
Yes
Yes
A/B testing
Yes
No
Tax handled
No
No
No-code
Yes
No
Open source
No
No
Ease of setup
3/5
5/5
Fee competitiveness
3/5
3/5
Conversion tooling
4/5
2/5
Advanced billing
3/5
2/5

Best for

Purchasely is best for iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Paywall optimization. RevenueCat is best for iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Unity, Fast setup.

FAQ

Is Purchasely better than RevenueCat?

Neither is universally better. Purchasely is the right pick if paywall conversion optimization is the priority; RevenueCat wins if you want the simplest, fastest setup.

Which is cheaper, Purchasely or RevenueCat?

Purchasely ranks higher on fee competitiveness (3/5). Purchasely pricing: From €249/month. RevenueCat pricing: Free up to $2.5k MTR, then 1% of revenue.

Can I switch from Purchasely to RevenueCat?

Yes — most subscription and billing tools support migration via CSV import or API. Expect to reconfigure webhooks, paywalls, and entitlements. Check both vendors' migration docs before committing.

Does Purchasely handle sales tax?

No. Purchasely does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.

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