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Freemius alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Freemius alternative is Lemon Squeezy (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Freemius compared with 5 alternatives: Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, FastSpring, Easy Digital Downloads and Polar.
Freemius has a free plan. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreemiusThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Paddle | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Lemon Squeezy | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| FastSpring | Paid | No | Web |
| Easy Digital Downloads | Free plan · from $199/yr | Yes | Web |
| Polar | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Freemius
Paddle
Merchant of record billing for SaaS and software
- Paddle also covers invoicing and reports.
- Paddle does not cover affiliate tracking and digital downloads, which Freemius does.
Suits: SaaS and app companies selling across borders
Lemon Squeezy
Merchant of record checkout for software, subscriptions and downloads
- Lemon Squeezy starts at $10 per month for email marketing to 1,000 subscribers.
- Lemon Squeezy also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Software makers selling licenses or subscriptions worldwide
FastSpring
Merchant of record checkout and billing for software and digital goods
- FastSpring has no free plan, unlike Freemius.
- FastSpring also covers invoicing.
Suits: SaaS and downloadable software sellers
Easy Digital Downloads
WordPress plugin for selling digital downloads from your own site
- Easy Digital Downloads starts at $199 per year at renewal, after a first year for $99.50.
- Easy Digital Downloads does not cover affiliate tracking and merchant of record, which Freemius does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want to sell files from their own site
Polar
Open-source billing and merchant of record for software sellers
- Polar starts at $20 per month, with a lower fee on each sale.
- Polar is open source, according to its own site.
- Polar does not cover affiliate tracking and online store, which Freemius does.
Suits: Developers selling software, licenses or SaaS subscriptions worldwide
Limits worth knowing in Freemius
- Gateway fees are charged on top of the 3.8% + 50¢ rate.
- WordPress and templates carry an additional 2.3%.
- Wire payouts may incur intermediate bank fees, and high-volume sellers are directed to separate growth pricing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Freemius?
The alternatives to Freemius in this directory are Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, FastSpring, Easy Digital Downloads and Polar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Freemius.
Is there a free alternative to Freemius?
Yes. Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Easy Digital Downloads and Polar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Freemius?
Polar is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.