Head-to-Head Comparison
Stripe vs Lemon Squeezy: Payment Platforms
Stripe is the industry standard with full control but complexity. Lemon Squeezy handles taxes and compliance for you. Stripe for control, Lemon Squeezy for simplicity.
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Last updated: 2025-01
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | stripe | lemonsqueezy |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Full control | Simple setup |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Easy |
| Pricing | 2.9% + 30c | 5% + 50c |
| Tax Handling | You manage | Included |
| Global Sales | Complex | Simple |
| Customisation | Excellent | Limited |
| Merchant of Record | No | Yes |
stripe
- Best For
- Full control
- Learning Curve
- Medium
- Pricing
- 2.9% + 30c
- Tax Handling
- You manage
- Global Sales
- Complex
- Customisation
- Excellent
- Merchant of Record
- No
lemonsqueezy
- Best For
- Simple setup
- Learning Curve
- Easy
- Pricing
- 5% + 50c
- Tax Handling
- Included
- Global Sales
- Simple
- Customisation
- Limited
- Merchant of Record
- Yes
Winner by Category
Best for Beginners
lemonsqueezyHandles compliance for you
Best for Customisation
stripeFull API control
Best for Speed
lemonsqueezyFaster to set up
Best for Learning
stripeIndustry standard knowledge
Best Value
stripeLower per-transaction fees
Our Recommendation
Use Lemon Squeezy for digital products to avoid tax complexity. Choose Stripe when you need full control and lower fees at scale.
When to Choose Each Tool
1
Choose Lemon Squeezy
Selling digital products globally
2
Choose Stripe
Need full payment control and lower fees
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