Transparent pricing for global payments
Our competitors charge up to 15% in fees.
Our pricing is straightforward and simple at 3.9% + 40¢ per transaction.
No hidden fees or surprises on different types of transactions.
Payment Volume Processed
Creem
Fees Paid
$39.00
Lemon Squeezy
Fees Paid
$95.00
Polar
Fees Paid
$75.00
Gumroad
Fees Paid
$140.00
Why Choose Creem
We've redesigned pricing for modern businesses with straightforward rates and powerful features to help you grow.
Transparent Pricing
Just 3.9% + 40¢ per transaction. No hidden fees or surprises, ever.
Global Payments
Accept payments from customers worldwide with no additional fees for international cards.
Built for Scale
Our pricing is designed to grow with your business, offering competitive rates at every stage.
Tax Compliance
We handle global tax compliance and remittance, so you can focus on your product.
No more "first $1000 free" — We've simplified our pricing to be more transparent.
Our competitive flat rate applies to all transactions, making it easier to predict costs as you scale.
Transparent Pricing Breakdown
We've compared our pricing components with competitors so you can see why Creem is the smarter choice for global payments.
| Features | CreemRecommended | Lemon Squeezy | Polar | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | 3.9% + 40¢ | 5% + 50¢ | 4% + 40¢ | 10% + 2.9% + 30¢ |
| International cards (Non-US) | +0% | +1.5% | +1.5% | +1.5% |
| Subscription Payments | +0% | +0.5% | +0.5% | |
| Payout Fees (Domestic) | +0% | +0.5% + $2.50 | +0.25% + $2.25 | +0% |
| Payout Fees (International) | + 0-1%* | +2.5% + $2.50 | +1% + $2.25 | +15% |
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* International payout fees vary by country and method
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Example Scenario
This calculator models a non-US business selling subscriptions globally. It includes all fees associated with international transactions, payouts, and subscription management.
No hidden fees for international cards or subscription management
The true cost of global tax compliance
Without a merchant of record like Creem, you would need to register, file, and remit taxes in each market you sell to. Here's what that would cost you.
How many regions do you sell to?
Time period (years)
Registration Requirements
Based on rates from our accounting partners
Registration Fee
~$500 upfront per region
Quarterly Filings
~$300 per filing (4× per year)
Accounting Consulting Hours
Billed hourly, varies by complexity
Your Cost Analysis
Financial Cost
Over 3 years for 3 regions
Time Investment
Of paperwork and compliance tasks
Total Value Saved with Creem
Combined financial costs and time value
Let Creem handle your global tax compliance so you can focus on your business
Why global tax compliance is complex
Managing international taxes requires specialized knowledge of each jurisdiction's requirements, constant monitoring of changing regulations, and significant time investment. With Creem, you get all the benefits of global sales without the regulatory burden.
A Note from Our Team
While we've presented the costs and complexities of global tax compliance, we want to be transparent: this is absolutely something you and your team can handle without a Merchant of Record service like ours.
Many businesses successfully navigate tax compliance on their own, or take the risk of not being compliant at all, especially when they have dedicated finance teams or specialized accounting partners. Our Merchant of Record service is just one feature of Creem, not its core purpose.
We understand that an MoR solution isn't right for everyone, and we're here to support the founder community regardless of which path you choose.
Need advice on tax compliance?
We're always happy to chat with fellow founders about navigating the complex world of global tax compliance, even if you don't use our services.Reach out anytime.
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