Adyen vs Lemon Squeezy

The payment platform that actually unifies everything, so you can stop juggling 10 different providers meets merchant of record. Here's our take.

Adyen

The payment platform that actually unifies everything, so you can stop juggling 10 different providers.

Pros

• Single API for online, in-app, and in-store payments
• Supports over 250 payment methods and 150 currencies globally
• Built-in fraud prevention and data analytics tools

Cons

• Pricing can be steep for smaller businesses
• Complex setup may require dedicated technical resources

Lemon Squeezy

Nice Pick

Merchant of record. They handle tax so you don't have to.

Pros

• Handles VAT/tax
• Simple setup
• Good for digital products

Cons

• Higher fees
• Less control
• Fewer features

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Adyen is a hosting & deployment while Lemon Squeezy is a payments. We picked Lemon Squeezy based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Lemon Squeezy wins

Based on overall popularity. Lemon Squeezy is more widely used, but Adyen excels in its own space.