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Lemon Squeezy Fee Calculator (2026): Fees & Reverse Invoice Calculator

See exactly how much Lemon Squeezy takes from a payment at 5% + $0.50 per domestic transaction, including international card and currency conversion surcharges, or flip to reverse mode to find the invoice amount that leaves you with 100% of your target after fees.

Data as of November 2026

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Transaction type

You receive

$949.50

From a $1,000.00 payment via Lemon Squeezy

Lemon Squeezy fee

$50.50

5% + $0.50

Effective fee rate

5.05%

of the payment amount
Payment breakdown
Net payout to you: $949.50Lemon Squeezy processing fee: $50.50
  • Net payout to you$949.5095%
  • Lemon Squeezy processing fee$50.505%

Same payment on every platform

PlatformFeeYou receive
2.9% + $0.30$29.30$970.70
3.3% + $0.30$33.30$966.70
3.49% + $0.49$35.39$964.61
5% + $0.50$50.50$949.50
10% + $0.50$100.50$899.50

Card processing only. Payout, dispute and add-on product fees are separate.

Lemon Squeezy fees explained

Lemon Squeezy's standard fee is 5% + 50¢ per transaction. International transactions add 1.5%, PayPal payments add 1.5%, and subscription payments add 0.5%.

Best for:Indie SaaS and software sellers who want global tax compliance handled for them.

Lemon Squeezy pricing details
Domestic card rate5% + $0.50
International card surcharge+1.5%
Currency conversionNone / not offered
Chargeback / dispute fee$15.00
Monthly feeNone
Merchant of recordYes (handles sales tax/VAT)
Payout speedTwice monthly

How to pass Lemon Squeezy fees to your client

To receive a specific amount after fees, gross up the invoice: charge = (target + fixed fee) ÷ (1 − percentage rate), rounded up to the next cent. With Lemon Squeezy's 5% + $0.50 rate, receiving exactly $1,000 means invoicing $1,053.16, so the client covers$53.16 in fees and you net $1,000.00. Simply adding 5% to the invoice is not enough, because Lemon Squeezy also takes its percentage from the extra amount.

Lemon Squeezy vs. other payment platforms

Fees on domestic card payments of different sizes. Ranked by what you keep from a $1,000 payment.

PlatformRateFee on $100Fee on $500Fee on $1,000Fee on $5,000Invoice to net $1,000
Stripe2.9% + $0.30$3.20$14.80$29.30$145.30$1,030.18
Square3.3% + $0.30$3.60$16.80$33.30$165.30$1,034.44
PayPal3.49% + $0.49$3.98$17.94$35.39$174.99$1,036.67
Lemon Squeezy5% + $0.50$5.50$25.50$50.50$250.50$1,053.16
Gumroad10% + $0.50$10.50$50.50$100.50$500.50$1,111.67

Lemon Squeezy pros

  • Merchant of record: global sales tax and VAT handled
  • Subscriptions, license keys and affiliates built in
  • Owned by Stripe, with familiar payment rails

Lemon Squeezy cons

  • Higher base rate than a plain processor
  • Extra fees for international cards, PayPal and subscriptions
  • Payout schedule is slower than Stripe

Frequently asked questions

How much does Lemon Squeezy charge per transaction?

Lemon Squeezy's standard rate is 5% + $0.50 per domestic transaction. International cards add 1.5%. On a $1,000 payment you would pay $50.50 in fees and receive $949.50.

How do I pass Lemon Squeezy fees on to my client?

Use the reverse (gross-up) formula: add the fixed fee to the amount you want to receive, then divide by one minus the percentage rate. To receive exactly $1,000 through Lemon Squeezy on a domestic payment, invoice $1,053.16. Some US states and card network rules restrict credit card surcharges, so label it as a service or processing fee and check the rules where your client is located.

Is Lemon Squeezy cheaper than other payment platforms?

On a $1,000 domestic payment, Lemon Squeezy keeps $50.50. In our comparison the cheapest option is Stripe at $29.30, and the most expensive is Gumroad at $100.50. Lemon Squeezy is a merchant of record, so part of the higher fee pays for sales tax and VAT compliance.

Is Lemon Squeezy cheaper than Stripe once you add Stripe Tax?

For small sellers with customers in many countries it often is, because a merchant of record removes the cost of registering for and filing VAT and sales tax. For US-only B2B invoices, plain Stripe processing is usually cheaper.