Whop vs Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy is a merchant of record for digital products at 5% + 50¢, now owned by Stripe and steering users toward Stripe Managed Payments. If you are choosing what to move to, the honest three-way comparison is Whop with managed tax (4.7% + 30¢, you remain seller), Stripe Managed Payments (6.4% + 30¢, Stripe is merchant) and staying put. Whop is cheapest; the other two transfer liability.
Published rates side by side
| Whop | Lemon Squeezy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | 2.7% + $0.30 (+2% managed tax optional) | 5% + $0.50 (+0.5–1% some methods/currencies) |
| Merchant of record | No | Yes |
| Payout schedule | On demand / daily / weekly | Twice a month |
| Countries paid | 200+ | 200+ |
| Licence keys | Yes (software app) | Yes |
| Communities, courses | Native | No |
| Roadmap | Independent (Series C) | Transitioning to Stripe Managed Payments |
Monthly fees by volume
$10,000 a month · $75 average order · ≈133 orders
| Platform | Rate | Fees / month | Effective rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whop — base | 2.7% + $0.30 | $309 | 3.09% | $9,691 |
| Whop — with managed tax | 4.7% + $0.30 | $509 | 5.09% | $9,491 |
| Lemon Squeezy merchant of record | 5% + $0.50 | $565 | 5.65% | $9,435 |
$50,000 a month · $75 average order · ≈667 orders
| Platform | Rate | Fees / month | Effective rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whop — base | 2.7% + $0.30 | $1,551 | 3.1% | $48,449 |
| Whop — with managed tax | 4.7% + $0.30 | $2,551 | 5.1% | $47,449 |
| Lemon Squeezy merchant of record | 5% + $0.50 | $2,835 | 5.67% | $47,165 |
$100,000 a month · $75 average order · ≈1,333 orders
| Platform | Rate | Fees / month | Effective rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whop — base | 2.7% + $0.30 | $3,099 | 3.1% | $96,901 |
| Whop — with managed tax | 4.7% + $0.30 | $5,099 | 5.1% | $94,901 |
| Lemon Squeezy merchant of record | 5% + $0.50 | $5,665 | 5.67% | $94,335 |
$250,000 a month · $99 average order · ≈2,525 orders
| Platform | Rate | Fees / month | Effective rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whop — base | 2.7% + $0.30 | $7,507 | 3% | $242,493 |
| Whop — with managed tax | 4.7% + $0.30 | $12,506 | 5% | $237,494 |
| Lemon Squeezy merchant of record | 5% + $0.50 | $13,761 | 5.5% | $236,239 |
$1,000,000 a month · $99 average order · ≈10,101 orders
| Platform | Rate | Fees / month | Effective rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whop — base | 2.7% + $0.30 | $30,030 | 3% | $969,970 |
| Whop — with managed tax | 4.7% + $0.30 | $50,030 | 5% | $949,970 |
| Lemon Squeezy merchant of record | 5% + $0.50 | $55,050 | 5.51% | $944,950 |
$5,000,000 a month · $149 average order · ≈33,557 orders
| Platform | Rate | Fees / month | Effective rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whop — base | 2.7% + $0.30 | $145,067 | 2.9% | $4,854,933 |
| Whop — with managed tax | 4.7% + $0.30 | $245,067 | 4.9% | $4,754,933 |
| Lemon Squeezy merchant of record | 5% + $0.50 | $266,778 | 5.34% | $4,733,222 |
Migration
What moves and what breaks when leaving Lemon Squeezy: migration guide. Generic sequence: checklist.
Ask Whop for a volume rate
Published rates are the ceiling; Whop's network team quotes custom pricing for larger businesses.
Talk to Whop about migratingWhop Network · 2.7% + $0.30 · custom rates at volumePartner link · free to start · no monthly fee
Frequently asked questions
Is Whop cheaper than Lemon Squeezy?
On published domestic rates, Whop's 2.7% + $0.30 base is below Lemon Squeezy. The tables above compute the difference at $10k–$5M a month, including Whop's optional managed tax where relevant.
Is Whop a merchant of record like Lemon Squeezy?
No. Whop offers a 2% managed tax service that calculates, collects and — in the US, EU and UK — remits, but you remain the seller. What that means.
Written by Karel Moreau, editor of Migrate Payments. Fees and policies re-checked against the providers' published pricing pages on 20 September 2026. Spotted a change? karel.moreau@migratepayments.com.