Payment Platform Data v2.3.0 Updated 2025-12-30

LemonSqueezy

The all-in-one platform for digital creators

511 25k/week No known vulns N/A (server-side)
78 /100
Strong pick Good confidence (82%)

Quick Verdict

Best For

  • Indie hackers and solo developers
  • Digital product creators
  • SaaS startups wanting fast setup
  • Creators selling courses/ebooks

Consider Alternatives If

  • Enterprise with complex billing needs
  • Marketplace platforms
  • High-volume transaction businesses

Top Alternatives

Stripe 96Paddle 86Gumroad 66

Pricing & Coverage

Payment processing details for LemonSqueezy

Transaction Fees

5% + $0.50

MoR fees, includes tax handling

Merchant of Record

MoR Included

They handle tax compliance, invoicing, and act as the seller of record.

Payout Speed

5-10 business days

Tax Compliance

Accepted Payment Methods

cardpaypalapple paygoogle pay

Geographic Coverage

39 countries accept payments 15 countries for payouts
View all supported countries
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Also supports payouts

Subscription & Billing Features

Recurring billingTrialsLicense keysCustomer portalAffiliate programEmail marketingDiscount codes

Fraud Protection

  • Basic fraud checks
  • Chargeback handling included
Data from: Official LemonSqueezy Documentation

Score Breakdown

6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology

Performance
78 −22

Solid performance for typical use cases

  • Fast checkout experience
  • Reliable uptime
  • Good global coverage
Why not 100%:
  • −7 Not built for high-volume enterprise
  • −7 Limited real-time analytics
  • −7 Slower webhook processing than Stripe
Developer Experience
88 −12

Simple, clean APIs perfect for quick integration

  • Intuitive REST API
  • Official JavaScript SDK
  • Clear webhook structure
Why not 100%:
  • −4 Fewer SDKs than Stripe
  • −4 Limited advanced features
  • −4 Smaller code sample library
Ecosystem
65 −35

Small but focused ecosystem for creators

  • Growing integration list
  • Zapier and Make support
  • Email marketing integrations
Why not 100%:
  • −11 Much smaller than Stripe/Paddle
  • −11 Limited enterprise integrations
  • −11 Few third-party tools
Maintainability
78 −22

Young but stable platform with active development

  • Active development team
  • Good API versioning
  • Regular feature updates
Why not 100%:
  • −7 Younger platform, less proven
  • −7 Acquired by Stripe (future uncertain)
  • −7 Some features still maturing
Cost Efficiency
82 −18

Competitive pricing with all-inclusive features

  • 5% + 50¢ includes everything
  • No monthly fees
  • Affiliate system included
Why not 100%:
  • −6 Higher than Stripe for simple payments
  • −6 No volume discounts published
  • −6 Payout fees apply
Compliance
90 −10

Full MoR with automatic tax handling

  • Merchant of record model
  • Handles global sales tax
  • Automatic invoicing
Why not 100%:
  • −5 Less control than Stripe
  • −5 Limited invoice customization

Compare Alternatives

How LemonSqueezy stacks up against similar technologies

TechnologyOverallPerfDXEcosystem
Current LemonSqueezy78788865
Stripe More power, more complexity96———Compare →
Paddle More enterprise-focused86———Compare →
Gumroad Simpler, higher fees66———Compare →
Full comparison with Stripe

Sources & Methodology

How we calculate these scores — transparent and reproducible

Deterministic Scoring

Same inputs always produce the same outputs. We use versioned lookup tables, not LLM opinions. Every score is explainable and reproducible.

Learn how it works →
primary

GitHub

Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time

primary

NPM Registry

Weekly downloads, package dependencies, version history

secondary

OSV Database

Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking

contextual

Community Signals

Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys

Data version: 2.3.0 Last updated: 2025-12-30 Confidence: 82%

Frequently Asked

Why doesn't LemonSqueezy score 100%?

No technology is perfect for every use case. Our scoring reflects real-world trade-offs. LemonSqueezy's main gaps are in ecosystem, where much smaller than stripe/paddle.

What does confidence percentage mean?

Confidence (82%) indicates how much data we have to support the score. Higher confidence means more data points from multiple sources (GitHub activity, NPM downloads, security audits, community surveys).

How often are scores updated?

Scores are recalculated weekly using automated data pipelines. Major version updates trigger immediate recalculation. Last update: 2025-12-30.