Maxio vs Paddle: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Maxio starts at $599/mo. Paddle starts at Free. Paddle is $599/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Maxio.
SaaS billing + revenue operations platform, formed from the 2022 merger of SaaSOptics and Chargify. Positioned as the alternative to Chargebee for B2B SaaS specifically — deep integration with QuickBooks/NetSuite/Xero + revenue recognition (ASC 606) built in. Growth from $599/mo; most companies pay $1,500-3,000/mo based on revenue volume. Popular with Series B-D B2B SaaS finance teams needing GAAP-compliant revenue recognition.
Merchant of Record (MoR) billing platform for SaaS, valued $1.4B private. Positioned as the alternative to Stripe for SaaS companies that don't want to handle global sales tax/VAT compliance themselves. Distinctive: Paddle becomes the seller of record, absorbing tax complexity. Priced 5% + 50¢ per transaction (higher than Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢), but includes tax handling and dunning. Popular with indie SaaS and European SaaS selling globally.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Maxio monthly | Maxio annual | Paddle monthly | Paddle annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growth / Standard | 599 | 599 | 5% + 50¢ per transaction | — |
| 2 | Scale / Enterprise | 1500 | 1500 | custom | — |
| 3 | Enterprise | custom | custom | — | — |
What each is best for
SaaS billing + revenue operations platform, formed from the 2022 merger of SaaSOptics and Chargify. Positioned as the alternative to Chargebee for B2B SaaS specifically — deep integration with QuickBooks/NetSuite/Xero + revenue recognition (ASC 606) built in. Growth from $599/mo; most companies pay $1,500-3,000/mo based on revenue volume. Popular with Series B-D B2B SaaS finance teams needing GAAP-compliant revenue recognition.
Merchant of Record (MoR) billing platform for SaaS, valued $1.4B private. Positioned as the alternative to Stripe for SaaS companies that don't want to handle global sales tax/VAT compliance themselves. Distinctive: Paddle becomes the seller of record, absorbing tax complexity. Priced 5% + 50¢ per transaction (higher than Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢), but includes tax handling and dunning. Popular with indie SaaS and European SaaS selling globally.
At a glance
| Maxio | Paddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Entry price | $599/mo | Free |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | — | Per Usage |
| Last verified | July 25, 2026 | July 25, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 25, 2026. Tracked daily.