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Polar vs Lemon Squeezy vs Paddle: Merchant of Record for Next.js (2026)

Polar, Lemon Squeezy, and Paddle for merchant-of-record billing on a Next.js SaaS in 2026: real fees, the open-source pick, the Stripe angle, and honest where-each-loses.

July 22, 20268 min read48

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Lemon Squeezy vs Stripe in 2026: Picking a Merchant of Record for Your Next.js SaaS

Stripe acquired Lemon Squeezy and now sells its own merchant of record, so the real 2026 question is whether you rent that role to Paddle, Polar, or Stripe, or stay a raw Stripe processor. Real fees, honest tradeoffs, and which your Next.js SaaS should pick.

July 8, 20269 min read213