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Razorpay vs Lemon Squeezy

Indian SMBs & Startups · India

Payment Processing

Razorpay

Indian SMBs & Startups · India

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Payment Processing API

Lemon Squeezy

SaaS & Digital Product Developers · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricRazorpayLemon Squeezy
Starting PriceCustomBetterCustom
API Rate Limit300 req/minN/A
Target CountryIndiaGlobal
CategoryPayment ProcessingPayment Processing API
CompliancePCI-DSS, RBI ComplianceGDPR, PCI-DSS
Hosting RegionsIN-Mumbai, IN-BangaloreUS, EU
Native Integrations6 listedBetter6 listed

Razorpay — Key Specs

  • #1 payment gateway in India — 8M+ businesses use it
  • Supports UPI, NetBanking, Wallets, Cards, and EMI out of the box
  • Razorpay Capital offers working capital loans based on transaction history
  • RazorpayX business banking with INR-denominated accounts

Lemon Squeezy — Key Specs

  • Merchant of Record with VAT/GST handling in all regions — works for ZA founders
  • Single API for one-time payments, subscriptions, and license key delivery
  • Built-in affiliate programme management — recruit affiliates without third-party tools
  • 5% + $0.50 per transaction — no monthly fee or setup cost

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Razorpay or Lemon Squeezy?+

Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.

Which tool is better for compliance — Razorpay or Lemon Squeezy?+

Both support PCI-DSS. Razorpay additionally supports RBI Compliance. Lemon Squeezy additionally supports GDPR.

Which tool is better suited for India?+

Razorpay is evaluated for Indian SMBs & Startups in India with hosting regions: IN-Mumbai, IN-Bangalore. Lemon Squeezy has hosting regions: US, EU. For data residency in India, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 25 June 2026

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