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Polar

A developer-focused merchant of record for subscriptions, one-off sales and usage billing, with publicly posted rates.

Free tier

Paid plans: Pro: $20/month (3.8% + 40¢ per transaction)

Best for

Developers selling SaaS or digital products who want tax handled.

Watch out: Disputes cost $15 each regardless of outcome. Payouts go through Stripe and carry Stripe's payout fees.

Sources

Checked on 2026-11-11. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm on the official page before you commit.

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