Switch to the modern, API-first FastSpring alternative
Stop wrestling with FastSpring's legacy infrastructure. Unlock a smoother path to scale checkout, payments, and global operations with Paddle's modern Merchant of Record.
FastSpring can limit how far you can optimize the payment experience. Switching to Paddle means you unlock a higher-performing buyer journey and multi-acquiring infrastructure that lifts acceptance and conversion.
FastSpring can introduce extra costs as you expand, including FX and risk screening fees. Paddle consolidates billing, payments, tax, and growth tooling into one platform so your total cost is simpler and more predictable.
FastSpring was built for the e-commerce era and later adapted for digital products, which can show up as clunky experiences and slower iteration. Paddle is built for today’s SaaS and app businesses, so you can ship changes faster without fighting the platform.
FastSpring users report that they lack greater pricing flexibility and advanced tiering. Paddle supports these capabilities so you can run pricing changes without rebuilding your billing stack.
MotionVFX, a multi million dollar Polish startup A/B tested FastSpring vs Paddle after noticing a decrease in checkout conversion rate. Paddle's superior UX and optimal payment acceptance rates reversed this trend - allowing them to save time on reporting and focus on their business.
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Phase 1: Set up
Scope and configure Paddle (Day 1-2)
Phase 2: Build and validate
Implement key flows and test safely using the webhook simulator (Day 3-7)
Phase 3: Go live and migrate
Run new customers on Paddle and migrate legacy subscriptions in parallel (Day 8-12)
Being able to have such an active dialogue with our account manager on Slack is a seemingly small thing but it’s very reassuring.
With Paddle Billing, you can create and sell fully customizable subscription models to meet the needs of modern SaaS consumers.
Paddle’s checkout is easy and intuitive to implement, with straightforward documentation to get started. We’re constantly optimizing our checkout to improve conversions.
Use a modern payment stack built for SaaS companies to go global from day one. You can, for example, adjust your price in Euros for each European country to maximize revenue.
SaaS businesses grow faster with Paddle because no matter how you get started (self-serve or sales-led), we make sure you’re set up for success.
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