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Polar

Open-source merchant of record for developers

Polar lets developers sell subscriptions, digital products and license keys with usage billing, acting as merchant of record.

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Pricing: Commission

Platforms: Web, API

Categories: APIs, Developer Tools

Polar is an alternative to

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Polar compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Polar	Commission	Yes	–	Web, API
Freemius	Commission	–	–	Web
Lemon Squeezy	Commission	–	–	Web, API
Dodo Payments	Commission	–	–	Web, API
Paddle	Commission	–	–	Web, API
Creem	Commission	–	–	Web, API
Lago	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, API

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Questions

Is Polar free?

Polar is free to use and takes a commission on sales.

Is Polar open source?

Yes, Polar is open source.

What platforms does Polar run on?

Polar is available for Web, API.

What are some alternatives to Polar?

Similar indie products include Freemius, Lemon Squeezy, Dodo Payments, Paddle and 4 more.

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