Compare raw payments infrastructure against a merchant-of-record platform aimed at indie SaaS and digital goods.
Pick Stripe when you want full control over the checkout, billing logic, and customer relationship — at the cost of staying on the hook for tax and compliance. Pick Lemon Squeezy when you're a solo dev or small team selling globally and would rather trade some flexibility and a higher fee for a merchant-of-record that handles tax, invoicing, and license keys out of the box.
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| Attribute | Stripe | Lemon Squeezy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Payments | Payments |
| Pricing Model | freemium | freemium |
| Starting Price | Free | Free |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Platforms | web, mobile, platforms, marketplaces | web |