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Commerce · May 20, 2025

Web Checkout by Paddle

The smart alternative to in-app payments

Web Checkout by Paddle launched on May 20, 2025 with 274 votes, #105 of 7,905 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

In plain words

Web Checkout by Paddle is a payment processing solution that directs app users to external checkouts to avoid Apple's in-app purchase fees. Built by Paddle, a Merchant of Record serving thousands of companies, it offers either Paddle-managed hosted checkouts or a Vercel-built starter kit. The service is designed for app developers and SaaS companies seeking lower transaction fees, greater payment control, and streamlined checkout experiences outside of app store constraints.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Direct your app users to external checkouts and bypass Apple's fees. Choose Paddle-managed Hosted Checkouts or Vercel-built Starter Kit. Take advantage of lower fees, more control & faster growth with Paddle — a Merchant of Record trusted by 6,000+ companies.

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