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SaaS Payments

SaaS Payments Beyond Stripe

When you outgrow the defaults, we help you level up.

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The Challenge

Subscription complexity

Trials, upgrades, downgrades, prorations, dunning - subscription billing is complex and PSPs handle it differently.

Global tax compliance

VAT, GST, sales tax across jurisdictions. Getting this wrong is expensive.

B2B invoicing

Enterprise customers need invoices, POs, and payment terms. Not all PSPs support this well.

Failed payment recovery

Involuntary churn from failed payments kills MRR. Smart retry logic matters.

Rate optimization at scale

Default Stripe rates become expensive at scale. There's significant savings available.

Our Approach

PSP vs MoR decision guidance

Merchant of Record (like Paddle, Lemon Squeezy) vs direct PSP - we help you understand the tradeoffs for your situation.

Subscription platform integration

Chargebee, Recurly, Stripe Billing - we understand how different stacks work together.

Tax compliance partnerships

We can connect you with tax solutions (Avalara, TaxJar) and PSPs that handle tax natively.

Multi-gateway strategies

Redundancy for uptime, smart routing for conversion, cost optimization through volume distribution.

Rate negotiation

At scale, rates are negotiable. We help you benchmark and negotiate better terms.

Enterprise payment support

ACH, wire transfers, invoicing - we help you set up payment options for enterprise customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a PSP or Merchant of Record?

Depends on your situation. MoR (Paddle, Lemon Squeezy) handles tax compliance and is simpler, but takes a larger cut. Direct PSP gives you more control and better rates at scale. We can help you model the economics.

How do we handle global taxes?

Options include: MoR (they handle it), tax automation tools (Avalara, TaxJar) with your PSP, or PSPs with built-in tax handling. The right choice depends on your volume and complexity.

What about B2B invoicing?

Enterprise customers need proper invoices, often with POs and payment terms. We can help you set up PSPs and billing platforms that support NET 30/60 and invoice workflows.

Can we do usage-based billing?

Yes. Some PSPs and billing platforms handle metered/usage-based billing natively. We can help you find the right fit for your pricing model.

When should we consider switching from Stripe?

Usually when you're processing $1M+/year and want better rates, when you need features Stripe doesn't offer, or when you want redundancy. Stripe isn't bad - but it's not always optimal.

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