Full walkthrough being written. Setup pattern similar to Stripe via API key + webhooks.
Pick Paddle if
- You’re selling SaaS internationally and want MoR.
- You need built-in dunning (smart retry of failed payments).
- You want a polished customer billing portal.
Setup
PADDLE_API_KEY and PADDLE_WEBHOOK_SECRET in vly secrets. Webhook URL: /api/paddle-webhook.
Related
Stripe
Comparison.
LemonSqueezy
Adjacent MoR.
Subscription billing
Patterns.