Paddle is an alternative
to FastSpring
$275/mo (Pay-as-you-go) vs FastSpring at — — covering 83% of the 6 compared capabilities.
Same job. Way less money.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
$5,000/month processed across 50 transactions · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
plan at —, the cheapest paid plan.
Pay-as-you-go: 0 USD/monthly; 5% + 50¢/txn on 5000 USD across 50 transactions.
We list 1 assessed alternative; FastSpring's own price is not verified yet, so no cheaper-than claim is made.
Capability comparison
Paddle covers 83% of the 6 capabilities compared against FastSpring. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Paddle | FastSpring |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subscription billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Merchant of Record | ✓ | ✓ |
| Global tax handling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local payment methods | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affiliate management | ✗ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities FastSpring has that Paddle lacks.
- Affiliate management — Track and pay affiliates who refer customers.Missing from Paddle.
Price at your volume
The same comparison recomputed at three sizes. Plan caps change who is cheapest.
| Scenario | FastSpring | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000/month processed | — | $55/mo (Pay-as-you-go) |
| $5,000/month processed | — | $275/mo (Pay-as-you-go) |
| $25,000/month processed | — | $1375/mo (Pay-as-you-go) |
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Pay-as-you-go | $0/mo + 5% + 50¢/txn |
| Custom pricing | Contact sales |
| All-in-One (custom flat-rate) | Contact sales |
Frequently asked
What does Paddle lack compared with FastSpring?
Affiliate management — 1 of the 6 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
FastSpring: 2026-09-07; Paddle: 2026-08-31 — on the official pricing pages.
Sources & freshness
- https://fastspring.com/pricing/ (official_pricing, checked 2026-09-07)
- https://fastspring.com/pricing/#maincontent (official_pricing, checked 2026-09-07)
- Paddle data last verified 2026-08-31