Paddle vs Orb
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 #11) for SaaS and subscription businesses billing customers. A Merchant of Record that handles global tax and compliance for SaaS sellers.
At a glance
| Paddle | Orb | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Subscription Billing Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 7.1 |
| Best for | All-in-one Merchant of Record | Modern usage-based billing |
| Pricing | $$$ (5% + 50¢ per transaction) | $$$ (Usage-based) |
| HQ | London, UK | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2022 |
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)
Orb
A developer-first platform purpose-built for complex, event-driven usage-based billing.
www.withorb.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.