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Lemon Squeezy vs RevenueCat

Lemon Squeezy and RevenueCat are both payments tools. Lemon Squeezy: Merchant of record handling global tax billing and compliance for digital products RevenueCat: In-app subscription management SDK for iOS Android and web with analytics

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
RevenueCat logo

RevenueCat

In-app subscription management SDK for iOS Android and web with analytics

Category
Payments
Subcategory
Subscription Management
Pricing
Free (<$2.5K MTR) / Usage-based
Tier
free
paymentssubscription management

Key differences

DimensionLemon SqueezyRevenueCat
Pricing Model5% + $0.50/txn (paid)Free (<$2.5K MTR) / Usage-based (free)
PlatformMerchant of RecordSubscription Management
Capabilitiesmerchant of recordsubscription management

Choose Lemon Squeezy if...

  • You need the premium features Lemon Squeezy offers

Choose RevenueCat if...

  • RevenueCat is free to get started

Community pros and cons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lemon Squeezy or RevenueCat better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Lemon Squeezy and RevenueCat are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Lemon Squeezy or RevenueCat?
RevenueCat (Free (<$2.5K MTR) / Usage-based) is the more affordable option. Lemon Squeezy (5% + $0.50/txn) costs more but may offer additional features.
Can I use Lemon Squeezy and RevenueCat together?
Lemon Squeezy and RevenueCat 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 RevenueCat are strong payments options. Your choice depends on pricing preferences, platform requirements, and workflow fit.

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