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On $10,000 in payments through Lemon Squeezy, you pay approximately $600 in fees (6.00% total).Lemon Squeezy charges 0% + $0.50 per transaction.
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Lemon Squeezy handles all compliance, tax remittance, and fraud liability, letting merchants focus on product. Simplifies selling globally without entity setup in each country.
Common Use Cases: Perfect for SaaS, digital products, and creators selling internationally. Automatic VAT/GST calculation, invoicing, and regulatory updates.
Compared to Alternatives: At 5% platform fee, it offers very competitive pricing compared to industry averages of 8-15%. Lower fees mean more revenue in your pocket, though you may trade convenience for savings. Paddle is SaaS-focused, LemonSqueezy is creator-friendly, FastSpring handles physical goods. higher fees than direct processing but eliminates legal/accounting overhead. Cost-effective for teams under 50 people or < $5M revenue.
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Chart shows net earnings after platform fees, payment processing, and payout costs. Based on calculation with default parameters (avg transaction: $7).
Lemon Squeezy charges 0% + $0.50 per transaction. On $10,000 in payments (200 transactions at $50 avg), you pay approximately $100.00 in processing fees.
On $10,000 in payments with an average transaction of $50, Lemon Squeezy fees total approximately $600.00 (6.00%), leaving you with $9400.00.
Lemon Squeezy's 0% + $0.50 rate is competitive for the industry. Compare with other processors using our calculator to see which is best for your transaction volume.
Strategies include: increasing average transaction size, negotiating volume discounts (if available), using Lemon Squeezy's invoicing for larger payments, and comparing with alternative processors.
