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Paddle vs ZappSell

Paddle is a Merchant of Record for SaaS subscriptions and software sales. ZappSell is a crypto-first storefront for keys, codes and access links.

Paddle

A Merchant of Record and billing platform for SaaS and software companies.

  • Merchant of Record: handles global sales tax and VAT
  • Built for subscriptions, invoicing and dunning
  • No monthly fee
  • 5% + 50¢ per transaction, which is steep on small orders
  • No crypto payments

ZappSellRecommended

A crypto-first storefront for keys, codes and access links.

  • 5% on Free, or 2% on Premium ($15/month)
  • Crypto checkout built in (BTC, ETH, USDT & more)
  • Hosted storefront with automatic key and link delivery
  • Buyer support tickets and order tracking built in
  • No recurring subscription billing
  • Not a Merchant of Record: you handle your own tax

Feature comparison

FeaturePaddle
ZappSell Free
ZappSell Premium
Transaction fee
5% + 50¢
5% per sale
2% per sale
Monthly subscription
$0
$0
$15/mo
Merchant of Record (handles tax/VAT)
Yes
Seller responsible
Seller responsible
Subscriptions / recurring billing
Yes
One-off + duration tiers
One-off + duration tiers
Card payments
Yes
No
No
Crypto payments
No
Built in
Built in

Fees verified: September 2026. Source: paddle.com/pricing.

ZappSell

Start your ZappSell store for free

Set up in minutes and accept crypto with a branded storefront URL.

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