Global SaaS payments
Go worldwide without drowning in tax and compliance work.
Decision checklist
- •Merchant of record or tax automation support
- •Localized checkout and payment methods
- •Subscription management and invoicing
- •Clear compliance responsibilities
- •Support for refunds and chargebacks
Head-to-head comparisons
Payment Processing
Accept payments, manage subscriptions, and handle billing
Merchant of record for SaaS
Paddle is perfect if you want to sell globally without worrying about VAT, sales tax, or entity setup. Worth the higher fees for the peace of mind.
Payments for creators and indie hackers
Lemon Squeezy is the friendliest option for indie hackers selling digital products. The built-in store and license management are big time savers.
The gold standard for payments
Stripe is the default choice for a reason. Unmatched DX and features. Only consider alternatives if fees are critical or you have specific regional needs.
Authentication
User authentication and identity management solutions for developers
Drop-in authentication for modern apps
Clerk is the best choice for React/Next.js developers who want beautiful auth out of the box. The DX is unmatched, but costs can add up.
Hosting & Deployment
Deploy and host your web applications with ease
The frontend cloud
Vercel is the obvious choice for Next.js projects. The DX is unmatched. Consider alternatives if you need containers or have cost concerns.
Email APIs
Transactional and marketing email services for developers
Email for developers
Resend is the best email API for React developers. The DX is unmatched and React Email makes templating a joy.
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