Paddle vs GoCardless
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026). Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Paddle ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #8) for SaaS and subscription businesses billing customers. A Merchant of Record that handles global tax and compliance for SaaS sellers.
At a glance
| Paddle | GoCardless | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Best for | All-in-one Merchant of Record | Bank-to-bank recurring payments |
| Pricing | $$$ (5% + 50¢ per transaction) | $$ (1-2% per transaction) |
| HQ | London, UK | London, UK |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
Paddle
A Merchant of Record that handles global tax and compliance for SaaS sellers.
www.paddle.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026)
GoCardless
The leading platform for collecting recurring payments via direct bank debit.
gocardless.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.