Adyen vs Paddle Checkout

Adyen9.3Visit Paddle Checkout9.0Visit

Higher score Adyen #2 in Hosted Checkout Software 9.3/10 From $0.13 ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Adyen

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Paddle Checkout #4 in Hosted Checkout Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Paddle

• Adyen fits best

  Global businesses and marketplaces

• Paddle Checkout fits best

  SaaS businesses needing tax-compliant checkout

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Side by side

Feature	Adyen 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Paddle Checkout 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Hosted Checkout Software	#4 in Hosted Checkout Software
Best for	Global businesses and marketplaces	SaaS businesses needing tax-compliant checkout
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	From $0.13	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Features Adyen 1/3 · Paddle Checkout 3/3
Recurring payments	✓	✓
Local payment methods	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Merchant of record	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Checkout mode	Not checked yet	Both
Tax calculation	Not checked yet	Automatic
Supported currencies	136 (best)	30
Our review
Pros	Supports 136 currencies and cards, wallets, and local payment methods Covers recurring payments, 3D Secure 2, fraud tools, and payment links Includes marketplace onboarding, split payments, and payouts	Automatic sales-tax calculation, filing, and remittance Hosted and overlay checkout with subscriptions 17+ languages, 30+ currencies, and regional payment methods
Cons	Transaction costs vary by region, payment method, and transaction volume No free plan or monthly subscription option Payouts are supported across 36 countries	No free plan or monthly subscription option Live accounts require additional approval Standard pricing is transaction-based rather than fixed
Our verdict	Adyen is a paid payment platform for businesses that accept online and in-person payments. It supports web, iOS, Android, and API-based payment flows, with cards, wallets, and local payment methods available across websites and mobile… Read the review →	Paddle Checkout is hosted checkout software for SaaS and mobile-app businesses selling one-time purchases or subscriptions. It supports hosted checkout links and overlay checkout through Paddle.js or APIs, with responsive checkout formats… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Adyen — where it wins

  • Supports 136 currencies and cards, wallets, and local payment methods
  • Covers recurring payments, 3D Secure 2, fraud tools, and payment links
  • Includes marketplace onboarding, split payments, and payouts

  Where it doesn't

  • Transaction costs vary by region, payment method, and transaction volume
  • No free plan or monthly subscription option
  • Payouts are supported across 36 countries

• Paddle Checkout — where it wins

  • Automatic sales-tax calculation, filing, and remittance
  • Hosted and overlay checkout with subscriptions
  • 17+ languages, 30+ currencies, and regional payment methods

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan or monthly subscription option
  • Live accounts require additional approval
  • Standard pricing is transaction-based rather than fixed

• Adyen9.3/10 · From $0.13

  A broad payment platform for global checkout, recurring billing, and marketplace payouts.

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• Paddle Checkout9.0/10 · Paid

  A tax-focused hosted checkout for SaaS subscriptions and global app sales.

  Visit PaddleFull verdict →