FastSpring

MARCH 27, 2025

For nearly two decades, FastSpring has been a trusted payment provider you can use to sell games or in-game items on your website, web shop, or embedded directly into your game with fully customizable and branded checkouts just for you. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

Payment Methods 140

Payment Methods Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 140

SaaStr

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In particular: Hybrid SaaS with payments and fintech usually has far, far lower gross margins than pure software. See, e.g. Shopify, whose blended gross margins with payments even at its scale are still less than 50%. Non-Recurring Revenue Doesn’t Count, At Least Not as Much. Pass-Through Revenue Simply Doesn’t Count.

SaaS Payments 281

SaaS Payments Metrics SMB Payments 281

FastSpring

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most subscription billing platforms let you: Automate invoicing and payments. Provide a self-service portal to customers so they can manage their accounts (including payment information, seats, and more). Gather metrics and view reports on monthly recurring revenue. Optimize Your Checkout Process to Increase Conversions.

Payments 124

Payments Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services 124

FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chargebee is a robust subscription management platform. However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. Reconciling payments, fulfillment, refunds, etc. Process chargebacks.

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Services Payments 148

Payrix

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of software, Embedded Payments have emerged as a crucial element for software companies aiming to grow their business, enhance customer experiences, and streamline transactions for consumers. Businesses today expect seamless transactions, both for themselves and their customers.

Payments 100

Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 100

FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

To help you choose between Stripe vs. Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Software Review 147

FastSpring

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Panel discussion with four industry experts: “Is Using a Web Shop or Third-Party Payment Solution Worth It?” Watch the Video Panel Discussion: Is Using a Web Shop or Third-Party Payment Solution Worth It? Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

Mobile 103

Mobile Payments Payment Services Payment Methods 103

FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 2023

And does it improve B2B sales too, or is it more just a B2C advantage? FastSpring serves as a merchant of record for over 3500 companies that use our platform every day to sell digital products globally. How B2B vs. B2C sales compare. Are you looking for a merchant of record to help you grow your business internationally?

SaaS Payments 158

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Software Review Merchant Services 158

FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Send invoices and/or payment notifications. View reports on the key performance indicators that drive revenue. Plus, FastSpring has comprehensive solutions for the entire payment lifecycle including: Localized checkout (i.e., This can cause some prospects to get cold feet and not finish the signup process.

Payment Services 142

Payment Services Payment Features Merchant Services Payments 142

Subscription Flow

JUNE 26, 2024

Did you know that the Dutch payment processing company Mollie was only able to raise $100 million in 2020 as its growth tech investment? Lo and behold, in no time Mollie became the third largest European payment processor (after the fellow Dutch company Adyen and the London-based Checkout.com). So what happened?

Payment Features 98

Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 98

Stax

MARCH 14, 2024

During the 2020s, almost all businesses will have been looking at b2b payments processing solutions to meet changing consumer needs. Online and contactless adoption multiplied, and digital payments rose. consumers using two or more types of digital payment methods increased by 8%. Learn More What are B2B Payments?

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payments 88

FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. Various tools you can use to monetize apps and games outside app stores. Highlights from recent U.S. Interested?

Payment Methods 157

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Services 157

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 7, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak upends lives and businesses everywhere, support teams are increasingly the first place that customers turn to for guidance. Whether it’s checking on shipment status, processing refunds, or fielding requests for payment relief, support reps are facing mounting pressure.

Payment Methods 217

Payment Methods B2C Merchant Services Payment Solutions 217

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Before we look at the promised SaaS revenue models, let’s get a couple definitions out of the way. We need to differentiate among three similar sounding but very different concepts: revenue stream, revenue model, and business model. Revenue stream: This is a single source of revenue for a company.

Payments 102

Payments SaaS Payments Revenue Payment Solutions 102

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. can provide payment processing, order fulfillment, financing options, and more.

Payment Methods 147

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 147

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If the terms of the settlement include relaxing Google’s current Play Store restrictions and the requirement to use Google Billing, this could be a major win for app and game developers looking to diversify how they sell their apps by adopting cheaper, direct-to-consumer payment solutions like FastSpring. What about Apple?

Payment Methods 165

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments Merchant Services 165

FastSpring

JANUARY 10, 2023

Checkout (including payment processing and gathering sales tax, GST, and VAT). Handling failed payments and customer notifications. Reconciling payment with accounts and remitting sales tax, GST, and VAT. The second factor to consider is whether or not the solution was built for your type of business.

Payment Solutions 146

Payment Solutions Payment Features Payment Methods Software Review 146

FastSpring

JULY 2, 2024

Meta Platforms has also come under EU scrutiny per the DMA, according to another Reuters report. Federal Judge and Epic Games Challenge Whether Apple Has Complied With Order to Allow Payment Steering (May 2024) News: U.S. Already using a merchant of record to monetize your game directly to consumers?

Merchant Services 155

Merchant Services Payments Payment Methods Payment Solutions 155

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We confirmed this by reviewing sales data from over 300 SaaS and software companies that use our billing platform. We discovered that Q4 is by far the best-performing quarter of the year for both business and consumer sales. In November, software companies see 11% to 24% over the average monthly revenue. About Our Data.

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 148

Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But if you’re a B2B solution, there’s a high likelihood that businesses will be interested in being able to accept customer payments, rather than just sending them a PayPal link or to a generic payment gateway. How do you add payment processing capabilities to your software? What is a SaaS Billing Platform?

Payments 88

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

SaaStr

JANUARY 14, 2020

We all know and could name several successful B2C and B2B companies. My co founders and I were software developers, so we knew how to write the code, to build the website, to build the learning platform, to build the video distribution model. We saw the momentum increase, and we were nailing that B2C customer.

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B2B B2C Scale New CTO 173

User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

A SaaS product enhances business efficiency with cost-effectiveness, scalability , maintenance-free operation, accessibility from anywhere, easy integration , and inclusive product design. HubSpot and Salesforce are both CRMs that offer customer analytics, survey tools, and extensive integrations.

SaaS Payments 104

SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 104

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 22, 2024

B2B or B2C? SaaS sales tax is affected by the nature of your business. Whether you sell B2B (business to business), or B2C (business to customer) makes a difference. B2C is more likely to be taxable across the world as compared to B2B. And check which payment method you employ for remitting the taxes.

SaaS Payments 52

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS 52

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

More and more, cash-only businesses are falling by the wayside, unable to keep up with consumer demand for convenient electronic payments. The world of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments is vast, spanning just about every payment method you can think of. What is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment?

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 88

FastSpring

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As of 2019, B2B ecommerce sales globally have surpassed $12 trillion in revenue. According to Statista, B2B sales are now 6X larger than the business-to-consumer (B2C) market. It comes down to having an online presence, understanding buyers’ needs, and, most importantly—a platform that can handle transactions.

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods B2B Outsourcing Services Payment Services 148

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The ultimate goal of any developer with an idea for some useful software is monetization. Software monetization is simply the act of generating revenue from software. Baremetrics provides an easy-to-read dashboard that gives you all the key metrics for your business, including MRR, ARR, LTV, total customers, and more.

Payment Features 95

Payment Features Payments Payment Solutions Subscription 95

FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2022

“It’s likely that a finance or sales tools will be less susceptible to churn than a marketing tool, simply because it’s perceived to be more directly responsible for revenue.”. Some churn is acceptable, perhaps even necessary — especially if you’re using a more B2C-style sales approach. How FastSpring Can Help.

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Benchmarks Churn Payments SaaS Payments 147

SaaStock

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Ultrasite is a global website builder, Chinafy is a tool for making websites China-compatible, and Connect is their collaborative content management platform for brands. It is based on blockchain and allows businesses to take care of their finances on a number of platforms and in multiple currencies. Founded : 2013. TradeGecko.

SaaS Payments 225

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Methods 225

Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A diverse range of startups and companies are offering innovative financial solutions to consumers and businesses. But while B2C (business-to-consumer) fintechs have garnered significant attention globally, the B2B sector is quietly reshaping the financial landscape for enterprises in Mexico today.

Payments 93

Payments Payment Services Payment Methods B2B 93

ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I have spent over 20 years studying and working in the trenches of the membership economy, both with B2B and B2C organizations. The differences between SaaS and B2C companies. 1: Number of buyers The biggest difference between B2B and B2C is the number of buyers and the benefits they seek.

SaaS Payments 52

SaaS Payments Payment Features Subscription B2B 52

FastSpring

MAY 25, 2023

Pricing your software as a service (SaaS) can be hard enough even during the best of times, but figuring out how to dial in the right pricing to drive more revenue in times of stagflation can be even more challenging. Optimizing your SaaS Pricing Strategy for new MRR vs. net revenue retention. Inflation isn’t flat: Vary your strategy.

SaaS Payments 148

SaaS Payments Pricing Payments Merchant Services 148

SaaStr

JANUARY 5, 2020

The bear case is/was easy : WeWork was burning more cash than it brought in in revenue: Crazy self-dealing with CEO, and lack of any seeming controls. A business model of turning long-term liabilities into short-term, at-risk payments. There also a bull case to be made : Some of fastest revenue growth in history.

Payments 162

Payments B2C Business Model Branding 162

FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Zuora is a recurring billing and monetization solution for: Subscription management Revenue recognition Payment collection Quotes And more… However, Zuora has one main shortcoming — it doesn’t handle sales tax or transaction liability for you. sales tax, VAT, or GST) that needs to be collected and how those taxes get remitted.

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Payment Methods Payments Merchant Services 78

FastSpring

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In this guide, we compare six Recurly competitors and alternatives according to several categories: Subscription management and recurring billing Checkout Global payment processing Reporting and analytics Pricing Customer reviews We’ll start with a deep dive into FastSpring — our end-to-end payment solution (i.e.,

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Payments Payment Methods Merchant Services 78

Baremetrics

JULY 22, 2021

PayPal is a popular choice for online payment processing. The platform currently serves over 20 million active merchant accounts globally, and is a proven solution trusted by entrepreneurs for over twenty years. But for SaaS businesses, PayPal lacks the analytics and reporting features they need to support sustainable growth.

PayPal 98

PayPal Merchant Services Payments SaaS Payments 98

Point Nine Land

MAY 22, 2020

Doing so generally requires building in additional trust, workflow tools and, in some cases, a shift away from traditional commission based monetization models. Whilst this means that B2B marketplaces may be tougher to build than their B2C counterparts, it should, in theory, result in more engagement and higher retention rates.

Marketplace as a Service 83

Marketplace as a Service B2B Payments SaaS Payments 83

Baremetrics

JULY 8, 2021

Running a Lean Business: A Need for an All-in-one Analytics Tool Baremetrics as a Solution for SaaS Analytics and Customer Segmentation 26+ Stripe Analytics in One Click Instant and Detailed Customer Segmentation The Future of MetricFire Read More About Metric Fire. To accomplish these tasks, Langston turned to MetricFire’s Stripe account.

Payment Services 105

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments SaaS Payments 105