Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 2 changes this month
Paddle 3.6Bronze 20 pts
A merchant of record for selling software and SaaS - Paddle handles global payments, sales tax, and invoicing so solo developers can sell worldwide.
- Open in most countriesExcept Afghanistan, AN, AQ, Belarus, Central African Repu…
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via PayPal+1 more way to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2012 14 yrs
Based in- London, United Kingdom
- Web rank
- #11,055 worldwide
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Paddle is a merchant of record where providers are screened before they can join, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 5% plus 50 cents per transaction, the minimum payout is $100 (or 100 GBP or EUR), adjustable up to $100,000, earnings are typically paid out monthly, sent by the 15th for the balance at the 1st, up to 3 working days to arrive and you can withdraw via Bank transfer and PayPal. Founded in 2012, Paddle is based in London, United Kingdom. It is available worldwide except Afghanistan, AN, AQ, Belarus, Central African Republic, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen and Zimbabwe.
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What changed
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2 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Payout speed added: Monthly, sent by the 15th for the balance at the 1st, up to 3 working days to arrive source ↗
- Minimum payout added: $100 (or 100 GBP or EUR), adjustable up to $100,000 source ↗
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We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
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- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
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- How fast you get paid
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- Countries it accepts
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees and access. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.3
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earningsNot enough facts yet
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Achievements
20 of 100 points from 3 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Paddle 5%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Paddle 5%
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Paddle Founded 2012
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Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Paddle Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Paddle $100 (or 100 GBP or EUR), adjustable up to $100,000
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Paddle Monthly, sent by the 15th for the balance at the 1st, up to 3 working days to arrive
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Paddle #11,055 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Paddle Founded 2012
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
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Can I join Paddle?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you live in most countries.
Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start. First payout: monthly, sent by the 15th.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Paddle accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
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No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutMonthly, sent by the 15th
Good to know: For software and digital products only, individuals can sell, and payouts go monthly by wire or Payoneer once you reach $100.
Paddle's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How Paddle compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 5%, Paddle charges more than 15 of the 17 card processing platforms we track that take a percentage (median 2.8%).
- Paddle is one of just 2 card processing platforms we track (of 20) that pay out via PayPal.
Compared with the card processing platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Paddle legit?
What we could verify about the company
Paddle is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2012 (14 years)
- Headquartered in London, United Kingdom
- Screens providers before they can join
- Its domain paddle.com was registered in 1998 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #11,055)
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Paddle in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #11,055 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (paddle.com)
- Domain registered
- May 1998paddle.com, 28 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Paddle timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Paddle founded
Headquarters today: London, United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Paddle
How much does Paddle charge?
Paddle fees: 5% plus 50 cents per transaction. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $94.50, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Paddle?
Paddle pays out via Bank transfer and PayPal. Minimum payout: $100 (or 100 GBP or EUR), adjustable up to $100,000. Timing: Monthly, sent by the 15th for the balance at the 1st, up to 3 working days to arrive.
Which countries is Paddle available in?
Worldwide except Afghanistan, AN, AQ, Belarus, Central African Republic, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen and Zimbabwe.
Is Paddle legit?
Yes, Paddle is a real, operating platform: operating since 2012 (14 years), headquartered in London, United Kingdom and screens providers before they can join. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Paddle alternatives?
Similar platforms include Lemon Squeezy, Stripe, Mollie and Flutterwave. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Paddle alternatives
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Fees Around 2.9% plus 30 cents per card charge (US)stripe.com
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Fees Per-transaction pricing, no monthly feesmollie.com
FlutterwaveA pan-African payments company - accept cards, mobile money, and local methods across 30+ African countries, with no-code payment links via Flutterwave Store.
Fees Local cards ~1.4%, international 4.8%flutterwave.com
2CheckoutA global payment platform (Verifone) helping sellers accept online payments worldwide.
Fees 3.5% + $0.35 on the entry plan, up to 6% + $0.60 on higher plans2checkout.com
dLocalA cross-border payments processor connecting global merchants to emerging-market shoppers.
Fees Custom pricing ~2.9% average take ratedlocal.com