Lemon Squeezy fees & pricing
Lemon Squeezy LLC (Stripe) · Merchant of Record · best for indie makers and digital-product creators
Lemon Squeezy uses merchant of record pricing. Its headline rate is 5.00% + $0.50, which works out to about 6.00% effective on a $50.00 sale. International / cross-border: Included — MoR handles cross-border. Chargeback fee: Handled by Lemon Squeezy. Monthly fee: $0 — pay only the per-transaction rate. Lemon Squeezy (acquired by Stripe in 2024) is a Merchant of Record for digital products and SaaS: 5% + $0.50 per transaction, including global tax/VAT compliance, fraud and chargebacks. Aimed at indie makers who want zero tax/compliance overhead. Same MoR trade-off as Paddle.
Source: Lemon Squeezy LLC (Stripe) pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Note: These are general estimates, not a quote or offer. Your real rate depends on your card mix, volume, region, risk profile and the contract you sign.
Lemon Squeezy fee structure
| Pricing model | Merchant of Record |
|---|---|
| Headline rate | 5.00% + $0.50 |
| Monthly fee | $0 — pay only the per-transaction rate |
| International / cross-border | Included — MoR handles cross-border |
| Chargeback fee | Handled by Lemon Squeezy |
| Payout speed | Weekly payouts via Stripe/PayPal/Wise |
| Best for | indie makers and digital-product creators |
Source: Lemon Squeezy LLC (Stripe) pricing. Snapshot June 2026 — processors change pricing; verify on the provider's pricing page before relying on a figure.
What you pay per transaction
| Transaction size | Rate applied | Fee charged | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | 5.00% + $0.50 | $1.00 | 10.00% |
| $50.00 | 5.00% + $0.50 | $3.00 | 6.00% |
| $200.00 | 5.00% + $0.50 | $10.50 | 5.25% |
Source: Lemon Squeezy LLC (Stripe) pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Cost pros & cons
Where Lemon Squeezy saves money
- Merchant of Record — tax/VAT handled
- Simple setup for indie/digital sellers
- No monthly fee
Watch-outs
- 5% + $0.50 is pricey at scale
- Digital products only
- Owned by Stripe — roadmap uncertainty
Frequently asked questions
What are Lemon Squeezy's payment-processing fees?
Lemon Squeezy charges 5.00% + $0.50 on card payments. For a $50.00 transaction that works out to roughly 6.00% effective. There is no monthly fee on the standard plan. Snapshot June 2026 — processors change pricing; verify on the provider's pricing page before relying on a figure.
Does Lemon Squeezy charge a monthly or setup fee?
$0 — pay only the per-transaction rate.
How much does Lemon Squeezy charge for international cards and chargebacks?
International / cross-border: Included — MoR handles cross-border. Chargeback / dispute fee: Handled by Lemon Squeezy. International cards and disputes can dominate the effective rate for global merchants.
Is Lemon Squeezy good for my business?
Lemon Squeezy is best for indie makers and digital-product creators. Merchant of Record — tax/VAT handled. Watch out: 5% + $0.50 is pricey at scale. Model your real volume and ticket size in our calculator before deciding. These are general estimates, not a quote or offer. Your real rate depends on your card mix, volume, region, risk profile and the contract you sign.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from Lemon Squeezy LLC (Stripe)'s pricing page (as of June 2026). As a Merchant of Record, the rate bundles global tax/VAT and fraud handling. Payment fees change without notice and vary by region, risk and contract — verify on the vendor's page before signing. These are general estimates, not a quote or offer. Your real rate depends on your card mix, volume, region, risk profile and the contract you sign. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-29