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Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions vs Stripe International + Tax

Once international cards, FX, Stripe Billing, and Stripe Tax stack up, Stripe and Lemon Squeezy land surprisingly close.

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Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions

$588.50/mo

$7,062/year estimated fees

5.5% + $0.50 base — Micro-SaaS subscriptions needing dunning, trials, license keys, and global sales tax included

Stripe Cross-Border

Lower cost

$438.50/mo

$5,262/year estimated fees

4.4% + $0.30 base — Founders selling globally to buyers outside their home banking country

12-month difference

Stripe Cross-Border saves you $1,800 per year at this volume.

Common questions

Is Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions cheaper than Stripe Cross-Border?

Under our baseline scenario, Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions costs $588.50/month while Stripe Cross-Border costs $438.50/month—making Stripe Cross-Border cheaper by $1800 over 12 months. Adjust your own volume in the interactive calculator above to check your exact break-even point.

What hidden fees change the Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions vs Stripe Cross-Border winner?

Once international cards, FX, Stripe Billing, and Stripe Tax stack up, Stripe and Lemon Squeezy land surprisingly close.

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