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Pick up to three. Scores are curated estimates on a 0–10 scale. Lock-in: higher = worse.
| Dimension | Polar | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Capability fit | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Price / performance | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Latency / reliability | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Developer & agent DX | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Privacy / data retention | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Lock-in risk (higher = worse) | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Maturity / track record | 7.2 | 9.0 |
| Pricing | As of 2026-10-28 (polar.sh/resources/pricing): Merchant of Record. Starter free at 5%+$0.50/txn; Pro $20/mo + 3.8%+$0.40; Growth $100 + 3.6%+$0.35; Scale $400 + 3.4%+$0.30. Orgs be… | As of 2026-10-28 (paddle.com/pricing): All-in MoR **5% + $0.50** per Checkout txn; no monthly fee. Custom pricing for scale / sub-$10 products / invoicing. Includes tax remittance,… |