Looking for a Paddle alternative based in Europe?
Vatly is the EU-first Merchant of Record built for European SaaS founders who care about data sovereignty, GDPR compliance, and keeping customer data within EU jurisdiction.
Vatly vs Paddle: feature comparison
See how Vatly stacks up against Paddle for European SaaS businesses.
| Feature | Vatly | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
|
Company headquarters
Where the legal entity is based
|
🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU) | 🇬🇧 UK (post-Brexit) |
|
Payment processor
Who handles the actual payments
|
✓ Mollie (EU) | Stripe + others (US) |
|
Data processing location
Where customer data is processed
|
✓ EU only | UK + US (via Stripe) |
|
Merchant of Record
Handles tax compliance for you
|
✓ | ✓ |
|
Global tax compliance
VAT, GST, Sales Tax handled
|
✓ | ✓ |
|
Subscription billing
Recurring payments and management
|
✓ | ✓ |
|
European payment methods
iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA, etc.
|
✓ Native | ✓ |
|
Developer-first API
Modern REST API with SDKs
|
✓ | ✓ |
Why EU-based matters
🇪🇺 True GDPR compliance
With Vatly, your data never leaves EU-controlled infrastructure, simplifying your compliance burden. No complex SCCs or data transfer mechanisms needed.
🏛️ Data sovereignty
Your customers' payment data, invoices, and personal information stay within EU jurisdiction. Essential for enterprise customers with strict data residency requirements.
💶 European payment expertise
Built by developers who understand SEPA, iDEAL, Bancontact, and European payment preferences. Native support for the payment methods your EU customers prefer.
🤝 EU support hours
Get support during European business hours from a team that understands EU business practices, tax requirements, and regulatory landscape.
Ready?
Ready to switch to an EU-based MoR?
Join European SaaS founders who chose data sovereignty without compromising on features.