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Lemon Squeezy vs PayU
Lemon Squeezy and PayU are both card processing platforms. Fees — Lemon Squeezy: 5% plus 50 cents per transaction. PayU: ~2% per transaction + GST (India focus).
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Lemon Squeezy: 5% plus 50 cents per transaction. PayU: ~2% per transaction + GST (India focus).
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Lemon Squeezy offers PayPal.
- Lemon Squeezy screens providers before they can join, while PayU is open to anyone.
- PayU is the older platform — founded in 2002, 18 years before Lemon Squeezy (2020).
- Lemon Squeezy is based in United States, PayU in Netherlands.
Which should you choose?
Choose Lemon Squeezy if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
Choose PayU if…
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2002).
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| Type | Card processing like Stripe | Card processing like Stripe |
| Category | Payments | Payments |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 5% plus 50 cents per transaction | ~2% per transaction + GST (India focus) |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | India, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa |
| Founded | 2020 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, United States | Hoofddorp, Netherlands |
| Popularity | 77 views · 0 likes | 41 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Lemon Squeezy or PayU?
Lemon Squeezy: 5% plus 50 cents per transaction. PayU: ~2% per transaction + GST (India focus).
Where are Lemon Squeezy and PayU available?
Lemon Squeezy: Worldwide. PayU: India, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa.
Which is easier to join, Lemon Squeezy or PayU?
PayU — anyone can sign up, while Lemon Squeezy screens providers before accepting them.