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Lemon Squeezy vs Polar

Lemon Squeezy and Polar are both payments tools. Lemon Squeezy: Merchant of record handling global tax billing and compliance for digital products Polar: Developer-first monetization with license keys GitHub funding and auto-entitlements

Lemon Squeezy logo

Lemon Squeezy

Merchant of record handling global tax billing and compliance for digital products

Category
Payments
Subcategory
Merchant of Record
Pricing
5% + $0.50/txn
Tier
paid
paymentsmerchant of record
Polar logo

Polar

Developer-first monetization with license keys GitHub funding and auto-entitlements

Category
Payments
Subcategory
Merchant of Record
Pricing
4% + $0.40/txn
Tier
paid
paymentsmerchant of record

Key differences

DimensionLemon SqueezyPolar
Pricing5% + $0.50/txn4% + $0.40/txn

Choose Lemon Squeezy if...

  • Lemon Squeezy fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Polar if...

  • Polar fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Community pros and cons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lemon Squeezy or Polar better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Lemon Squeezy and Polar are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Lemon Squeezy or Polar?
Both have a paid pricing model. Lemon Squeezy: 5% + $0.50/txn. Polar: 4% + $0.40/txn. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Lemon Squeezy and Polar together?
Lemon Squeezy and Polar serve similar roles, so most teams pick one. However, some developers prototype in one and build production code in the other.

Verdict

Both Lemon Squeezy and Polar are strong payments options. Your choice depends on pricing preferences, platform requirements, and workflow fit.

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