Paddle Pricing Calculator 2026
Estimate your total cost including hidden fees
The Paddle calculator estimates the cost of your selected plan. Change the team size where pricing is per person, choose an available billing period, and add reported extras that apply to your contract.
Enter your requirements below to see the recurring cost and first-year total. Unverified extras are excluded.
- Plans: 2 tiers; Free–$8K/month
- Currency Conversion Fees: up to 3% of transaction value
- Chargeback Fees: $20
- Lack of Pricing Transparency: Unknown until contacted
Reported extras may depend on your usage and contract. Confirm the final quote with Paddle.
Paddle pricing ranges from $0 to $8000 per month as of September 2026. Paddle offers 2 pricing tiers. Reported extras are shown below. Only costs with a clear amount and billing basis can be added to the estimate. Pricing verified from 4 sources by CostBench.
All Paddle tiers require custom pricing
Use the cost examples below or contact sales for a quote.
Real-World Paddle Cost Examples
Small SaaS ($49/mo plan)
$500$500 (5%) + $102 (204 × $0.50) = $602/month (6% effective rate)
$10K MRR with 204 transactions/month
Growing SaaS ($99/mo plan)
$5,000$5,000 (5%) + $505 (1,010 × $0.50) = $5,505/month (5.5% effective rate)
$100K MRR with 1,010 transactions/month
Scale-up ($199/mo plan)
$25,000$25,000 (5%) + $1,256 (2,513 × $0.50) = $26,256/month (5.25% effective rate)
$500K MRR with 2,513 transactions/month
Enterprise (Custom)
$Custom pricing (typically 3-4.5% + reduced fixed fee) based on volume and deal structureCustom pricing (typically 3-4.5% + reduced fixed fee) based on volume and deal structure
$2M+ MRR with high volume or lower-priced products
Small SaaS with $10,000 Monthly Revenue
$550$550/month in Paddle fees (5% base + $0.50 per transaction). Year 1: $6,600 in fees, not including currency conversion or chargeback costs.
100 transactions at $100 each per month
redditMid-Size SaaS with International Customers
$1,500$1,500 base fees (5% + $0.50 × 500) + estimated $225 currency conversion fees (3% on $7,500 international sales). Year 1: approximately $20,700 in fees.
500 transactions monthly at $50 average, 30% international sales requiring currency conversion
redditGrowing SaaS — $50,000/month GMV
$~$2,550/month (~$30,600/year) at community-reported 5% + $0.50/transaction rate — Enterprise rates may differ and should be negotiated directly~$2,550/month (~$30,600/year) at community-reported 5% + $0.50/transaction rate — Enterprise rates may differ and should be negotiated directly
A growing SaaS business processing $50,000/month through Paddle as Merchant of Record, handling international payments and multi-country tax compliance.
Hacker News (seanwilson, 2021-12-10): 'Pricing is 5% + $0.50 per transaction'Compare at This Team Size
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this Paddle pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official Paddle pricing data verified as of 2026-07-07. Hidden cost estimates are based on 8 verified cost categories from real user reports. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my Paddle budget?
Our calculator includes 1 verified hidden cost categories for Paddle: Billing Relationship Lock-In as Merchant of Record. Toggle each to see how they affect your total cost.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for Paddle?
Compare the published annual total with twelve monthly payments when both are available. An annual commitment may reduce flexibility; confirm cancellation terms and whether the quoted plan fits your needs.
04 How do I know which Paddle tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. Paddle offers 2 tiers ranging from $0 to $8000/month. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate Paddle pricing below calculator estimates?
Negotiated pricing depends on the vendor, plan and contract. We do not assume a discount in this estimate. See our negotiation guide for tactics.