Lemon Squeezy sells on your behalf as the merchant of record for 5% + 50¢ a sale. PapelShip keeps you as the merchant, with fees from 1.69% down to 0%, crypto paid straight to your wallet and software protection built in.
| Feature | PapelShipPapelShip | Lemon Squeezy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and payouts | ||
| Transaction feeBefore payment processor fees. | 1.69% to 0% | 5% + 50¢ |
| Monthly plans | Free, €5.99 or €14.99 | No monthly fee |
| Payouts | Instant | Twice a month, by bank or PayPal |
| Who holds the funds | You, from the moment of sale | Lemon Squeezy until payout |
| Payments and tax | ||
| Card payments | Included | Included |
| Cryptocurrency, wallet to walletBTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, LTC and more. | Included | Not included |
| Merchant of recordThe platform files sales tax and VAT for you. | Not included | Included |
| Software and store | ||
| License keys | Included | Included |
| HWID lockingBind a key to one machine, with reset cooldowns. | Included | Not included |
| Anti-tamper and qPAnalyzer | Included | Not included |
| Storefront with themes and a visual editor | Included | Basic storefront |
| Subscriptions and coupons | Included | Included |
| Reseller program | Included | Not included |
Based on publicly available information, reviewed October 2026. Plans and features change, so check Lemon Squeezy's website for their current details. Lemon Squeezy is a trademark of its owner.
Lemon SqueezyAs merchant of record, Lemon Squeezy is the seller on every invoice. It collects and files sales tax and VAT, which is convenient, and charges 5% + 50¢ per sale for it, with extra fees on some international payments.
Higher cost per sale
On a €10 product, the fixed 50¢ alone adds another 5%.
Scheduled payouts
Earnings are paid out twice a month.
No crypto
Buyers who prefer to pay in crypto can't.
PapelShip runs on more than 350 servers across several regions. Payments, license checks and file delivery happen inside the same platform, so response times stay consistent as you grow.
Lower fees
1.69% on the Free plan, 0% on PapelShip+.
Your money, now
Crypto arrives in your wallet and card earnings are available straight away.
Protection included
HWID locking, anti-tamper and qPAnalyzer for the software you sell.
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