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The Lemon Squeezy alternative that runs on your own Stripe account
Lemon Squeezy bundles checkout, merchant-of-record, and delivery into one platform — at a percentage of every sale. Keyplar unbundles it: you sell on your own Stripe account at Stripe's rates, and Keyplar handles the delivery. Import brings your whole Lemon Squeezy history along.
Works with, or instead of. Not ready to switch? Keyplar also integrates with Lemon Squeezy directly — connect it as a gateway and use Keyplar as the portal and delivery layer on top of your existing LS checkout. Migrating later is one import away.
why sellers switch
Why choose Keyplar over Lemon Squeezy
- 01
Your Stripe, your rates
Lemon Squeezy charges a percentage plus a fixed fee on every transaction as merchant of record. On your own Stripe account you pay Stripe's standard processing and a flat $29/month to Keyplar — the difference compounds with every sale.
- 02
Your customer relationship
As merchant of record, Lemon Squeezy is the seller on the statement. With Stripe + Keyplar, you are: your brand on the charge, your checkout, your customer records — exportable at any time.
- 03
A real migration path
Keyplar's import backfills your Lemon Squeezy catalog, orders, subscriptions, and license keys. Keys LS issued keep validating through Keyplar's License API, so shipped software never breaks.
side by side
Keyplar vs Lemon Squeezy, honestly
Different tools make different trade-offs. Here is where each one stands, without spin.
| Feature | Lemon Squeezy | Keyplar + your Stripe |
|---|---|---|
| Who is the merchant of record | Lemon Squeezy | You (via your Stripe) |
| Pricing model | % + fee per sale | Flat $29–79 / month |
| Tax handled for you | Via Stripe Tax / MoR | |
| License keys | ||
| License validation API | ||
| License resolves to order, product & customer | — | |
| File downloads | ||
| GitHub repository access | — | |
| Customer portal on your domain | — | |
| Works with multiple gateways at once | — | Stripe, LS & Polar |
| Import from Lemon Squeezy | — |
the switch
Migrating from Lemon Squeezy
- 01Create your Keyplar store and connect your Lemon Squeezy API key
- 02Run the import: catalog, orders, subscriptions, and license keys come over — LS-issued keys preserved exactly
- 03Connect your Stripe account and map the same products to Stripe Prices
- 04Point your site's buy buttons at Stripe Checkout or Payment Links
- 05Keep LS connected as long as you like — old orders stay serviced, new sales flow through Stripe
straight answers
Common questions
Is Keyplar a good alternative to Lemon Squeezy?
If you want to sell on your own Stripe account instead of through a merchant of record, yes — Keyplar replaces Lemon Squeezy's delivery features (license keys, files, customer accounts) while Stripe replaces its checkout. If you specifically need merchant-of-record tax handling, you can pair Keyplar with Stripe's tax tooling or keep LS connected alongside.
Will license keys issued by Lemon Squeezy keep working?
Yes. The import preserves LS-issued keys as-is, and your software validates them through Keyplar's License API afterward. Nothing your customers already installed breaks.
Can I use Keyplar and Lemon Squeezy together?
Yes — Lemon Squeezy is a first-class gateway in Keyplar. Many stores connect LS for existing sales and Stripe for new ones, with one shared customer portal in front of both.
What does switching cost?
Keyplar is $29/month (Starter) or $79/month (Pro) with a 14-day free trial, unlimited orders, and no percentage of your sales. Import is included on every plan.
order.paid → delivered
Bring your Lemon Squeezy history to your own Stripe.
Import your orders and keys, keep everything working, and stop paying a percentage. Free for 14 days.
14-day trial · $29/mo after · cancel anytime