Head-to-head · Game Monetization Software
Xsolla vs Tebex
Xsolla leads on 0 checks, Tebex on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreXsolla · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Tebex
- Free trialonly Tebex
Xsolla scores higher on our rubric for game monetization software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Tebex offers free plan; Xsolla doesn't.
Xsolla is the better fit for global games needing end-to-end monetization. Tebex is the better fit for game servers and studios wanting low-cost webstores.
- Xsolla fits best
Global games needing end-to-end monetization
- Tebex fits best
Game servers and studios wanting low-cost webstores
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Side by side
| Feature | Xsolla 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Tebex 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Game Monetization Software | #2 in Game Monetization Software |
| Best for | Global games needing end-to-end monetization | Game servers and studios wanting low-cost webstores |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | £119.90/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 90 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS | GDPR |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Xsolla 0/6 · Tebex 0/6 | ||
| Rewarded ads | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| In-app purchases | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Subscriptions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Ad mediation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Revenue analytics | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| A/B testing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Xsolla is a video-game commerce platform for developers, publishers, creators, and other gaming businesses. Its merchant-of-record services cover digital-content sales, payment processing, global tax calculation and filing, fraud… Read the review → |
Tebex is a merchant-of-record and monetization platform for game studios, server operators, and digital game creators. It combines hosted customizable webstores with embedded checkout, headless API integration, recurring subscriptions,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Xsolla — where it wins
- Merchant-of-record coverage includes tax, refunds, chargebacks, and compliance
- Supports localized payments across 200+ regions and 160+ currencies
- Connects with Unity, Unreal Engine, APIs, SDKs, and attribution tools
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- The 5% fee applies to the PSP offering, not all merchant-of-record services
- The PSP option requires merchants to operate as their own merchant of record
Tebex — where it wins
- Free Starter plan with unlimited packages and global payment processing
- Handles sales tax, fraud detection, chargebacks, and digital delivery
- Supports hosted, embedded, headless, and API-based checkout
Where it doesn't
- Its focus is web and API commerce rather than a broader platform suite
- Custom HTML and CSS editing requires the Plus plan
- Payouts are available in nine currencies
- Xsolla9.4/10 · Paid
A broad game-commerce platform for global payments, taxes, subscriptions, and digital delivery.
Visit XsollaFull verdict → - Tebex8.9/10 · Free plan · 90-day trial
A low-cost game webstore platform with subscriptions, tax handling, and API checkout.
Visit TebexFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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