Recurly vs Paddle
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software. Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Recurly ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for SaaS and subscription businesses billing customers. The leader in revenue recovery and churn reduction for subscription businesses.
At a glance
| Recurly | Paddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software | #6 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Subscriber retention & LTV | All-in-one Merchant of Record |
| Pricing | $$$ ($249+/mo + % of revenue) | $$$ (5% + 50¢ per transaction) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | London, UK |
| Founded | 2009 | 2012 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.