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Paddle vs Sellfy
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Paddle and Sellfy.
| Feature | Paddle | Sellfy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Paid | Paid |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $0 | $29 |
| Target Audience | solopreneurs, startups, developers | creators, solopreneurs, creators |
| Verified | Yes | No |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Editorial Rating | 4.3/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Categories | E-Commerce, Finance | E-Commerce |
| Key Features | Merchant of record, Subscription billing, Global tax compliance, Revenue recovery, Checkout | Digital product delivery, Print-on-demand, Subscription products, Built-in storefront, Embed buy buttons anywhere |
| Free Tier Quality | None | None |
Pricing Breakdown
Paddle
Standard: 5% + $0.50 per transaction. Custom rates for high volume. Includes global tax compliance, payment processing, and currency conversion.
Sellfy
Starter: $29/month ($10K/year cap). Business: $79/month ($50K/year). Premium: $159/month ($200K/year). No transaction fees.
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (1)
Only in Paddle (9)
Only in Sellfy (7)
Use Case Fit
Paddle
- * SaaS subscription billing
- * Global tax compliance automation
- * Revenue recovery and dunning
- * Checkout optimization
- * B2B invoicing and quotes
Sellfy
- * Selling digital downloads
- * Print-on-demand merchandise
- * Creator storefronts
- * Subscription products
- * Embedded buy buttons
Paddle
Pros
- + Complete billing solution for SaaS
- + Handles global tax compliance
- + Revenue recovery saves 5-10% of churn
- + ProfitWell metrics included
Cons
- - 5% + $0.50 transaction fee
- - Less flexible than Stripe
- - Primarily SaaS-focused
Sellfy
Pros
- + All-in-one for creators
- + Print-on-demand built in
- + No transaction fees
- + Simple and fast setup
Cons
- - Limited storefront customization
- - Basic analytics
- - No app/plugin marketplace
- - Limited to 10K products on starter
Editorial Verdict
Paddle takes the lead for solo founders — it offers better value and is explicitly solo-friendly. Sellfy may still be the right pick if you need deep E-Commerce features or plan to scale to a larger team.
SaaSLens Editorial Team
Editorial Team