Sell globally and we'll handle the sales taxes that Stripe can't
Merchants and entrepreneurs selling on Stripe don't always realize that they are liable for remitting all digital sales taxes and VAT across the globe. Lemon Squeezy provides an all-in-one payments platform that also handles taxes for you.
JOIN THE THOUSANDS OF MIGRATIONS FROM Stripe to Lemon Squeezy
I'm switching the payment processor for Magic UI from Stripe to Lemon Squeezy.
2 main reasons:
1. I want to sell globally and handle sales tax.
2. I want an affiliate program.
Stripe doesn't do this by default, and is complicated to manage with third party integrations. Lemon Squeezy manages all of that.
I've transitioned from Stripe to Lemon Squeezy for payments so I don't have to deal with international taxes.
Lemon Squeezy is still polishing some features, but the overall experience has been positive so far! #buildinpublic
Switch to the payment provider that takes away the tax burden for you
Selling digital goods with Stripe means that the responsibility for complying with complex tax laws falls onto you. Switching to Lemon Squeezy allows us to collect and remit digital sales taxes and VAT for you, so you don't have to.
Tax collection and compliance adds to the administrative workload for anyone selling digital goods online. Stripe Tax only goes part of the way, by providing the documents you need. But Lemon Squeezy goes the full distance, taking on the tax responsibility for you.
As a Merchant of Record Lemon Squeezy eliminates the tax headache so you can get back to doing what you do best.
At Lemon Squeezy, our mission has always been to help SaaS companies and digital creators sell their products effortlessly around the world.
Merchants from across the globe switch from Stripe to Lemon Squeezy so they don't have to deal with international taxes. Join them today and take advantage of our 0% fees for 30 days offer.
There’s more than meets the eye with Stripe fees ...
Stripe fees might not be as low as you think. Basic, expected features require additional setup and extra costs, resulting in effective rates of 9% — and you're still left with the headache of global sales tax compliance problems.
At Lemon Squeezy our best features come built-in, and we take on the responsibility for sales taxes — all with no setup required and we still come out cheaper.
Begin your free migration + enjoy 0% fees for 30 days
Migrate from Stripe with our help today, and enjoy 0% transaction fees for the first month. We’re on hand to make sure the migration goes smoothly.
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I've transitioned @apitally_io from Stripe to @lmsqueezy for payments so I don't have to deal with international taxes. Lemon Squeezy is still polishing some features, but the overall experience has been positive so far! #buildinpublic
Man, I switched to @lmsqueezy from Stripe a year ago and never looked back. What they do there and how fast they release new features is truly amazing 🔥
Made it so easy for me to set up the affiliate program for @supastarter and skyrocketed our sales!
Also would replace stripe and rewardful with @lmsqueezy. Handles taxes for you and can remove another service for affiliates.
I highly recommend @lmsqueezy , from ease of integration, their MoR, and support, everything is perfect!
I've now implemented both Stripe and Lemon Squeezy api and webhooks at least once in my Nextjs project and I have to say I like @lmsqueezy a lot better. Overall the DX was better imo simpler to implement and the built in affiliate feature was a huge selling point for me to switch to Lemon Squeezy.
@lmsqueezy is my default choice when creating a new product right now. MoR and very easy to use ✨
Looking for an all-in-one alternative to Stripe? Pay less and get the full payments infrastructure and tax solution you need with no setup required
Full tax compliance for digital products handled for you
Lemon Squeezy handles tax compliance across the globe, so you don’t have to. Stripe Tax gives you basic collection tools, we go the whole way and take the tax responsibility on ourselves. Confidently sell your digital products and subscription software to the world.
Built-in email marketing tools at friendly prices
Easily send newsletters and promotional emails to your customers and tap into our affiliate network to help grow your business. Benefit from transactional emails that get sent out automatically, or send custom newsletters and promotional emails to your own customers or affiliates to help increase sales.
Lower fees, with everything you need built-in
Lemon Squeezy only charges a 5% + 50¢ fee per transaction, compared to effective fees of 9%+ at Stripe. Switch to our complete payments infrastructure with invoicing, subscriptions, email, affiliate tools and tax remittance included out of the box.
Run your own Affiliate program right out of the box
Use our inbuilt affiliate functionality and advertise your program in the Lemon Squeezy Affiliate Hub. Easily find partners to help market your products and increase sales. Stripe doesn't offer this feature. Switch to a platform that understands seller needs.
Subscription management made easy-peasy
Avoid having to figure out Stripe’s complicated subscription API for creating or managing your subscriptions. Lemon Squeezy removes the complexity and of handling your ongoing subscriptions.
Automatic license key management for your apps
Automatically issue license keys for your software and apps after each sale. Deactivate or re-issue licenses as needed and retain full control over license management from your dashboard, or via our API.
Globally compliant invoices that come as standard
Enable customers to help themselves through a self-service customer portal. Allow users to make updates to billing and payment information or make changes to subscriptions on-the-fly, all from one portal.
More choice of payment methods, including PayPal
We support all the same major payment methods, plus the ones that Stripe can’t. Customers can choose to pay with their preferred method — including PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App and all major cards.
Customizable checkouts and pre-made themes
We offer a sleek and intuitive interface for managing your digital products. Plus you can customize every part of your checkout flow to match your own branding. Use our pre-made themes or make your own.
We’ll migrate your store over from Stripe for free
If you're already using Stripe and want to switch to Lemon Squeezy, we'll help you make the transition for free. We have a proprietary migration that makes this easy-peasy. Our team is on hand to ensure you move over smoothly in as little time as possible.
Billing and subscription portal for your customers
Enable customers to help themselves through a self-service customer portal. Allow users to make updates to billing and payment information or make changes to subscriptions on-the-fly, all from one portal.
API sweetness — easy to read documentation
Our API is well-documented and easy-peasy to read and implement (seriously), allowing you to integrate Lemon Squeezy into your own platform or workflow.
Doesn't Stripe Tax do taxes for me? — No, not quite. The responsibility of paying sales taxes globally still falls on you. Let Lemon Squeezy take the burden instead
5% + 50¢
Lemon Squeezy only charges a 5% + 50¢ fee per transaction, plus our core features come built-in with no additional setup required — Easy-peasy.
~9% +
While Stripe base fees start low, once you factor in additional fees for basic features, the total fee often rises above 9% per transaction.
The big reasons to choose Lemon Squeezy over Stripe
A global Merchant of Record partner means a universe of administrative, tax, and compliance burden — eliminated for you. We handle all sales tax, payments, and compliance globally.
Avoid the pain of building out separate documentation and overhead for thousands of global jurisdictions. Never worry about global tax again, we’ll handle each and every tax remittance for you automatically.
Plus, switch from Stripe to Lemon Squeezy today and we'll welcome you with 0% fees for the first 30 days, and simple pricing of 5% + 50c afterwards.
Get started with zero fees ->
You can also be one of the first companies to take advantage of our inbuilt affiliate features, and find partners in the Lemon Squeezy Affiliate Hub.
Our migration experts are ready to help you every step of the way. Just fill out the Migration form -> once you are ready, we’ll be looking out for you in our inbox.
Learn how our Stripe migration works →
How our Merchant of Record model actually works
Sell your product through one trusted entity who will take on your global sales tax burden. Keep your revenue flowing while Lemon Squeezy handles global sales tax remittances. If a tax authority has any issues, we're on the hook, not you. Learn more ->
Customer makes purchase
Your customer starts a purchase on a checkout page, checkout overlay, or via the API.
Transaction between customer and us
When your customer makes their payment, a single transaction occurs between the customer and the MoR.
We facilitate the transfer of ownership
We pass digital product ownership license from the merchant to the customer.
We handle the post-sale compliance
Any post-sale disputes or compliance issues are handled entirely by Lemon Squeezy.
Case studies + customer success
Learn how top brands, SaaS companies and indie creators across are successfully using Lemon Squeezy to transform their online sales and digital tax.
Whatever stage of your journey, we’re here to help
No matter the stage of your company, we stand behind our promise to provide exceptional customer support, from initial setups to massive migrations and everything in between.
Invest in your business with peace of mind that we're here for you whether you need technical help or business advice.
Creator Guide
Looking for some advice on how to sell and market your digital products? Download the creator’s guide to dive deep into getting your idea off the ground.
Merchant of Record Guide
Free guide for all entrepreneurs and organizations explaining why partnering with a Merchant of Record is more important than you might realize.
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Book a demo today and get your own personal guided tour of Lemon Squeezy
Still have questions about Lemon Squeezy? Book a call with our sales team today and we’ll show exactly how we can revolutionize the way your business handles global payments and sales tax forever.
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If you’re looking to get in touch with support, talk to the founders, or just say hello, we’re all ears.
