Comparison
FileCheckout vs Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy handles global tax, billing, and acts as your merchant of record. FileCheckout is a simple payment link for freelance deliveries. They solve very different problems.
Lemon Squeezy solves a problem you probably don't have
If you're selling a SaaS product to customers in 40 countries and need someone to handle VAT, sales tax, and act as the seller on your behalf, Lemon Squeezy is genuinely excellent at that. It's one of the best in the space.
But you're a freelance designer in Kuala Lumpur sending a logo package to a client in Sydney. You don't need a merchant of record. You need a payment link.
Why it matters for your wallet
- Lemon Squeezy charges 5% + 50¢ per transaction. On a $2,000 delivery, you lose $100.50. On FileCheckout Pro, you lose nothing (just Stripe's standard 2.9% + 30¢).
- Lemon Squeezy collects the money and pays you out. FileCheckout sends it straight to your Stripe. You see it in your account the same day.
- Lemon Squeezy needs product pages and a checkout flow. FileCheckout needs one link.
- No watermarked previews on Lemon Squeezy. Your client pays without seeing the work, or you send previews through email (and hope they don't just use those).
| Feature | FileCheckout | Lemon Squeezy |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Freelance file delivery | SaaS + digital products |
| Payment model | Direct to your Stripe | Merchant of record |
| Transaction fee | 0% on Pro | 5% + 50¢ per sale |
| Watermarked previews | ✅ Images, PDFs | ❌ Not available |
| Global tax handling | Between you and client | ✅ Handled for you |
| Setup time | Under 2 minutes | Product + store setup |
| Best for | One-off client deliveries | Recurring SaaS billing |
When Lemon Squeezy is the right call
Selling software subscriptions globally? Need someone to handle tax compliance in 30+ countries? Lemon Squeezy is built exactly for that and they do it well.
Sending a brand package to your client and want to get paid before they download the files? That's FileCheckout. No tax engine required.
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