Paddle vs Lago
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026) and The 11 Best Subscription Management Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Paddle ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #11) for SaaS and subscription businesses billing customers / Finance and RevOps leaders choosing a platform to run recurring billing, invoicing, and subscription revenue. A Merchant of Record that handles global tax and compliance for SaaS sellers.
At a glance
| Paddle | Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Subscription Management Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 7 |
| Best for | All-in-one Merchant of Record | Best open-source usage-based wildcard |
| Pricing | $$$ (5% + 50¢ per transaction) | $ (open-source free, paid cloud custom) |
| HQ | London, UK | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2021 |
Paddle
A Merchant of Record that handles global tax and compliance for SaaS sellers.
www.paddle.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026)
Lago
Open-source, metering-first billing for usage-based and AI-era pricing.
www.getlago.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Subscription Management Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.