Head-to-head · Merchant of Record Software
Zotlo vs Tebex
Zotlo leads on 1 check, Tebex on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZotlo · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Tebex
- Free trialonly Tebex
Zotlo scores higher on our rubric for merchant of record software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #15.
Tebex offers free plan; Zotlo doesn't. Zotlo leads on payout currencies: 25 versus 9.
Zotlo is the better fit for mobile-first global subscription businesses. Tebex is the better fit for game-server and community monetization.
- Zotlo fits best
Mobile-first global subscription businesses
- Tebex fits best
Game-server and community monetization
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Side by side
| Feature | Zotlo 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Tebex 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Merchant of Record Software | #15 in Merchant of Record Software |
| Best for | Mobile-first global subscription businesses | Game-server and community monetization |
| 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, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR, PCI DSS | GDPR |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zotlo 2/2 · Tebex 2/2 | ||
| Subscription billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Tax handling | Full | Full |
| Checkout options | Multi-channel | Multi-channel |
| Payout currencies | 25 (best) | 9 |
| Supported countries | 195 | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zotlo is a merchant of record platform for digital businesses selling internationally, including mobile apps, games, SaaS products, AI tools, and other digital services. It manages payment collection, tax and VAT processes, invoicing,… Read the review → |
Tebex is a merchant-of-record and monetization platform for game studios, server operators, and digital game creators. It combines hosted webstores with embedded and API-based checkout, recurring subscriptions, automatic digital-product… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zotlo — where it wins
- Full payment, tax, VAT, invoicing, fraud, and dispute handling
- Web, iOS, Android, API, and cross-channel purchase flows
- Subscriptions, digital delivery, analytics, and localized pricing
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; standard pricing charges 4.5% plus 40¢ per transaction
- Payout support covers 25 currencies
- Custom pricing is needed for complex or high-volume requirements
Tebex — where it wins
- Free Starter plan with unlimited packages and global payment processing
- Handles sales tax calculation, collection, and remittance
- Supports webstores, APIs, subscriptions, delivery, and game-server tools
Where it doesn't
- Custom HTML and CSS editing requires the Plus plan
- Its feature set is specialized toward games and communities
- Advanced storefront features are concentrated in the paid tier
- Zotlo8.8/10 · Paid
A mobile-first MoR platform for international subscriptions, purchases, and digital delivery.
Visit ZotloFull verdict → - Tebex7.9/10 · Free plan · 90-day trial
A focused merchant-of-record platform for game servers and digital communities.
Visit TebexFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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