Chat-based store management
QuickShops vs Paddle
Paddle is built for SaaS billing. QuickShops is built for chat-first store ops — then compare MoR, fees, and checkout.
Paddle is built for software companies that need Merchant of Record and do not mind ~5% forever. QuickShops is built for creators selling downloads, templates, and memberships who want Stripe in their own name and 0% platform fees on Pro.
Our edge
Chat-based store management — Paddle does not have this
Update products, pricing, and your storefront from the apps you already use. No digging through admin menus. QuickShops is built around chat-first store ops; Paddle still expects you in a dashboard.
- Telegram
- Slack
Paddle still makes sense when
- 01
Full Merchant of Record for global SaaS tax compliance
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Built for software companies and subscription billing at scale
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Handles VAT, sales tax, invoicing, and compliance globally
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Recovery tools and subscription analytics for SaaS
Where QuickShops pulls ahead
- 01
Chat-based store management for creators — Paddle has no equivalent
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0% platform fee on Pro vs Paddle's ~5% + $0.50 always
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Creator-focused: digital products, not enterprise SaaS onboarding
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Stripe Connect, so you can launch in minutes, not days
Feature by feature
QuickShops is the only platform here with chat-based store management. Everything else is fees, branding, and checkout — chat ops is the edge.
| Feature | QuickShops | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (free / entry) | €0 | €0 |
| Monthly (paid / Pro) | €19/mo | €0 |
| Platform fee (free plan) | 5% | ~5% + $0.50 |
| Platform fee (paid / Pro) | 0% | ~5% + $0.50 |
| AI chat store management | ||
| Messaging app ops (Telegram/WhatsApp/Slack) | ||
| Digital products support | ||
| Visual storefront editor | Limited | |
| Full branding control | ||
| Custom domain | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| 0% platform fee option | ||
| Stripe Connect (your own account) | ||
| Merchant of Record (tax/VAT handled) | ||
| Setup time | Minutes | Days |
Drop the ~5% + $0.50 cut on every sale
| Plan | Monthly | Platform fee | Per $100 sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickShops Free | €0 | 5% | ~$8.20 |
| QuickShops Pro | €19/mo | 0% | ~$3.20 + sub |
| Paddle (paid) | €0 | ~5% + $0.50 | ~$8.70 |
Why sellers leave Paddle for QuickShops
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Manage day-to-day store changes from chat, not Paddle's vendor portal
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Paddle's MoR comes with permanent ~5% fees and no zero-fee tier
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QuickShops suits creators and indie sellers, not just SaaS companies
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Faster setup without Paddle's vendor approval process
Pick your side
No wrong answer. Just match the tool to how you actually sell.
Stay on Paddle
- You sell B2B SaaS globally and need full MoR compliance
- You want Paddle to handle all tax, invoicing, and regulatory burden
- You're scaling software subscriptions across dozens of countries
Try QuickShops
- You want chat-first store ops instead of enterprise billing tooling
- You sell digital products to consumers and creators
- You want 0% platform fees and own your Stripe relationship
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Sign up free at quickshops.app. No card needed.
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Connect Stripe. Payouts go to your account, not ours.
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Publish a product, then update pricing or copy from chat in Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack.
Questions people ask
Fees, setup, and when QuickShops is the better fit.
QuickShops targets digital creators and indie sellers. Paddle targets SaaS companies needing Merchant of Record services.
No. Paddle charges ~5% + $0.50 on every sale. QuickShops Pro offers 0% platform fees for €19/mo.
When you need full MoR for global SaaS tax compliance and accept permanent platform fees as the tradeoff.
QuickShops uses Stripe Connect; you remain merchant of record. Use Stripe Tax or your accountant for VAT as needed.
QuickShops launches in minutes with Stripe Connect. Paddle onboarding can take days with vendor review.
QuickShops supports digital products and subscriptions. For enterprise license key systems, evaluate your specific needs.
Yes. AI chat for store operations on Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack.
QuickShops Pro: ~$3.20 (Stripe only). Paddle: ~$8.70 in platform fees plus processing.