Paddle price history
No price changes logged since we started tracking on October 3, 2026. Changes we find are added here and on Price Watch.
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Payments, Accounting & Banking: entry prices compared
| Tool | Cheapest paid plan | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Paddle | Usage-based | Oct 4, 2026 |
| QuickBooks | $38/month | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Bench | Bookkeeping Light $199/month | Oct 5, 2026 |
| BILL | Free / Essentials $49/user/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Brex | Free / Premium $12/user/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Expensify | Free / Collect $5/user/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| FreshBooks | Lite $23/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Lemon Squeezy | Usage-based | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Lightspeed Retail | Basic $89/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Melio | Free / Core $20/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Mercury | Free / Plus $29.90/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
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Questions about Paddle pricing
How much does Paddle cost?
Paddle's cheapest paid plan is listed at Usage-based on paddle.com, checked on October 4, 2026. Prices can vary by region, billing period and promotions, so confirm on the official pricing page before buying.
Does Paddle have a free plan?
No permanent free plan was listed when we checked paddle.com on October 4, 2026. Some tools offer a free trial instead.
Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.