What we love
- Open source + merchant of record
- Stripe-quality DX
- Subscriptions, one-time, licenses, donations — all in one
What to watch
- Younger than Lemon Squeezy / Paddle — less battle-tested
- Currency / market coverage still expanding
Best for
Indie developers and OSS maintainers who want a transparent, dev-first merchant of record.
Key features
- Open source
- Merchant of record (global tax)
- Subscriptions + one-time + licenses + donations
- GitHub-native (sponsor + sell)
- API + webhooks
What is Polar?
Polar is a modern, open-source MoR for software builders — subscriptions, one-time purchases, licenses, and donations.
Who is it for?
Polar is a great fit for teams looking for a e-commerce & payments tool that fits the paid tier. It's especially loved by founders, indie hackers, and online merchants.
Key tags
PaymentsMerchant of RecordOpen Source
How it compares
We curate Polar among the top E-commerce & Payments tools on saas.fyi. Browse all E-commerce & Payments tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.
Pricing
4% + 40¢ per transaction. Pricing tier: Paid. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
Quick facts
- Category: E-commerce & Payments
- Pricing: Paid — 4% + 40¢ per transaction
- Website: polar.sh
