GetPaidPaddle alternatives (2026): platforms that accept sellers where Paddle doesn't
Paddle lists 228 of 250 countries and territories as Yes (No: 22, Unclear: 0; official source, checked 2026-10-20). Below: the other platforms we track, ranked by how many of the 22 countries where Paddle is No they list as Yes.
Merchant of Record for software/SaaS/digital products. Paddle handles sales tax/VAT. Sellers are reviewed; services like coaching are not accepted. Full country list: Paddle.
Who might need a Paddle alternative?
- Your country isn't supported. Paddle is No in 22 of 250 countries and territories. In 4 of these 22 countries, at least one other seller platform we track is Yes. Find your country below.
- What you sell doesn't fit. Merchant of Record for software/SaaS/digital products. Paddle handles sales tax/VAT. Sellers are reviewed; services like coaching are not accepted. Software only. Each provider reviews your business and products; check its rules for what you sell.
- You want a different fee structure. Paddle: 5% + 50¢ per checkout transaction
No monthly fees; custom pricing for high volume.
official pricing, checked 2026-10-20 - You'd rather be the seller yourself. Paddle is a merchant of record: it is the legal seller and handles sales tax/VAT. With a payment processor such as Stripe (where available) you are the seller of record and handle tax yourself. See what a merchant of record is.
Paddle alternatives compared
| Platform | Type | Countries listed as Yes (of 250) | Yes in the 22 countries where Paddle is No | What it sells (our data) | Headline fees | Compare | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whop Whop alternatives | Marketplace | 216 | 4 | Marketplace/payments for digital products, communities and courses. Payout options vary by country. | 2.7% + $0.30 per successful domestic card transaction official pricing, checked 2026-10-20 | — | Whop affiliate link |
| Dodo Payments Dodo Payments alternatives | Merchant of Record | 176 | 2 | Merchant of Record for SaaS/digital. Eligibility is based on the country that issued your government ID (and every director/UBO's ID for companies). | 4% + 40¢ per transaction (Standard plan) official pricing, checked 2026-10-20 | Paddle vs Dodo Payments | Dodo Payments |
| Gumroad Gumroad alternatives | Merchant of Record | 120 | 0 | Creator marketplace/MoR. Pays out to local bank accounts in listed countries; elsewhere PayPal only (2% fee, USD). | 10% + $0.50 per sale on your own Gumroad page; 30% flat for sales through Gumroad's Discover marketplace official pricing, checked 2026-10-20 | Paddle vs Gumroad | Gumroad |
| Lemon Squeezy Lemon Squeezy alternatives | Merchant of Record | 119 | 0 | Merchant of Record for digital products and SaaS. Pays out by bank (listed countries) or PayPal (where PayPal can pay you). Services like coaching are not accepted. | 5% + 50¢ per transaction official pricing, checked 2026-10-20 | Paddle vs Lemon Squeezy | Lemon Squeezy |
| Polar Polar alternatives | Merchant of Record | 119 | 0 | Developer-focused Merchant of Record. Payouts via Stripe Connect Express to the listed countries (Stripe Payments need not be available locally). | Starter (free): 5% + 50¢ per transaction official pricing, checked 2026-10-20 | Paddle vs Polar | Polar |
| Creem Creem alternatives | Merchant of Record | 87 | 0 | Merchant of Record for SaaS/digital. Local bank payouts (fee: 7 EUR/USD or 1%), USDC payouts, Alipay for China. | 3.9% + 40¢ per successful transaction official pricing, checked 2026-10-20 | — | Creem |
| Stripe | Payment processor | 49 | 0 | Payment processor. You need a business/individual account in a Stripe-supported country. You are the seller of record and handle your own sales tax/VAT. | Not tracked | — | information only |
Counts are from our dataset of 250 countries and territories (ISO 3166-1 + Kosovo), including small territories. "Yes" means the provider's official page lists the country; it doesn't guarantee approval. Fees are the headline rates on each provider's official pricing page; extras (international cards, currency conversion, payouts) can apply. Stripe is a payment processor and is listed for information only.
Countries where Paddle is No (22)
| Country | Paddle | Others Yes | Other platforms listing it as Yes | Stripe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Antarctica | No | 1 | Whop | No |
| Belarus | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Central African Republic | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Cuba | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Haiti | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Iran | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Iraq | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Libya | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Mali | No | 2 | Dodo Payments, Whop | No |
| Myanmar | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Nicaragua | No | 1 | Whop | No |
| North Korea | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Russia | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Somalia | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| South Sudan | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Sudan | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Syria | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Venezuela | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Yemen | No | 0 | None of the platforms we track | No |
| Zimbabwe | No | 2 | Dodo Payments, Whop | No |
No country matches.
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Country guides
Stripe-alternative guides for countries where Stripe is No, with Paddle's status in each:
- Stripe alternatives in Albania (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Algeria (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Argentina (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Armenia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Azerbaijan (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Bangladesh (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Bolivia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Cambodia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Chile (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Colombia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Dominican Republic (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Ecuador (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Egypt (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Ethiopia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Georgia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Guatemala (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Jordan (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Kazakhstan (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Lebanon (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Morocco (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Nepal (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Pakistan (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Paraguay (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Peru (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Philippines (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Qatar (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Saudi Arabia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Serbia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in South Korea (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Sri Lanka (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Taiwan (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Tanzania (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Tunisia (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Türkiye (Turkey) (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Uganda (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Ukraine (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Uruguay (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Uzbekistan (Paddle: Yes)
- Stripe alternatives in Vietnam (Paddle: Yes)
FAQ: Paddle alternatives
Which Paddle alternatives accept sellers in the most countries?
By countries listed as Yes on their official pages: Whop (216), Dodo Payments (176), Gumroad (120), out of 250 countries and territories. Paddle lists 228. Being listed doesn't guarantee approval.
What can I use if Paddle doesn't support my country?
Paddle is No in 22 countries. In 4 of them at least one other platform we track is Yes. Most coverage there: Whop (4), Dodo Payments (2), Lemon Squeezy (0). Check your country's page for the exact status, note and source.
Is Paddle a merchant of record?
Yes. Merchant of Record for software/SaaS/digital products. Paddle handles sales tax/VAT. Sellers are reviewed; services like coaching are not accepted.
How much does Paddle charge?
5% + 50¢ per checkout transaction (official pricing page, checked 2026-10-20). Extra fees may apply; see the provider's pricing page.
Is Paddle available in my country?
Paddle is Yes in 228, No in 22 and Unclear in 0 of 250 countries and territories, per its official page (checked 2026-10-20). See the full list on our Paddle provider page.
More: all alternatives pages · What is a merchant of record? · Stripe alternatives by country
Last checked: Paddle 2026-10-20; Lemon Squeezy 2026-10-20; Polar 2026-10-20; Dodo Payments 2026-10-20; Creem 2026-10-20; Gumroad 2026-10-20; Whop 2026-10-20; Stripe 2026-10-20; fees 2026-10-20.
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Not legal, tax or financial advice. Provider rules change often and depend on your business type, what you sell, and the documents you hold. Always verify with the provider before you build or sign up. 'Unclear' means we could not confirm it from an official source. Spotted something wrong? It will be fixed and noted in the change log.