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FastSpring

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What FastSpring is

FastSpring is a merchant of record for companies selling SaaS, software and other digital products. It manages payment processing, subscription administration, fraud monitoring, sales tax collection and remittance, and responses to sales tax or VAT audits. Hosted web checkouts handle localization, taxes and payments without requiring embedded scripts or code on the seller’s website. Subscription settings cover recurring prices, trial periods, discounts, fulfillment, notifications and add-ons.

The platform supports digital goods, not physical products or shipping. Purchased file downloads are available for seven days by default; eligible downloads can be extended to one year through Extended Download Service. Individual file download fulfillment is limited to 250 MB. FastSpring provides APIs, webhooks and JavaScript libraries, including the Store Builder Library, and lists integrations such as AdRoll, Bing Ads, Elite Licenser and Impact. Its Trust Center lists PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 reports. Pricing is available on request; there is no free plan, but a free trial is offered. Founded in 2005, FastSpring is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.

Who it suits

FastSpring suits SaaS, software and digital product companies that need checkout, payment, tax and subscription administration. It is not for sellers of physical goods or shipping.

What it does well

  • Hosted checkouts handle localization, taxes and payments.
  • Subscription settings include trials, discounts and add-ons.
  • APIs, webhooks and JavaScript libraries are available.
  • Integrations include AdRoll, Bing Ads and Impact.
  • A free trial is offered.

What to know first

  • No free plan is available.
  • Pricing is on request.
  • Physical goods and shipping are not supported.
  • Individual file downloads are limited to 250 MB.

Limits

Purchased file downloads are available for seven days by default, and individual file fulfillment is limited to 250 MB. Eligible downloads can be extended to one year through Extended Download Service.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Free test modeSandbox testing before activation · live payments require compliance review and KYC activationFree
Custom quoteRevenue-sharing model; rates depend on transaction volume and type · No minimum transaction volume · Includes access to platform features and toolsOn request
Custom revenue-shareFees vary with transaction volume; no subscription fee or minimum transaction volume · All platform features included · revenue-share commission withheld from payouts · payment processor-only use unavailableOn request

As fastspring.com lists them, read 20 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the FastSpring website
  2. Request pricing for the custom quote plan
  3. Use the hosted web checkout or connect through APIs, webhooks, or JavaScript libraries
  4. Configure products, subscriptions, fulfillment, notifications, and add-ons
  5. Connect supported integrations such as AdRoll, Bing Ads, Elite Licenser, or Impact

Verdict

FastSpring covers checkout, subscriptions, payments and tax administration for digital goods sellers, with developer tools and integrations. Its digital-only scope, request-based pricing and file download limit are important constraints to weigh.

Questions

Does FastSpring have a free plan?

No. FastSpring offers a free trial, while its pricing is provided on request.

What does FastSpring sell?

It supports digital goods, including SaaS, software, and downloadable products. Physical goods and shipping are not supported.

Can it manage recurring payments?

Yes. Subscription settings include recurring prices, trial periods, discounts, fulfillment, notifications, and add-ons.

What developer options are available?

FastSpring provides APIs, webhooks, JavaScript libraries, and the Store Builder Library for customizable checkouts.

Which compliance reports are listed?

Its Trust Center lists PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, and SOC 3 reports.

Facts from FastSpring's own pages

Account security
Administrators can configure two-factor authentication, SSO and IP allowlisting. · developer.fastspring.com, 20 Oct 2026
API
FastSpring exposes APIs for accounts, products, orders, returns, subscriptions, coupons and other commerce data. · developer.fastspring.com, 20 Oct 2026
Checkout
FastSpring offers hosted web checkouts that handle localization, taxes, and payments without embedded scripts or code on the seller’s website. · developer.fastspring.com, 4 Oct 2026
Checkout options
Developers can use hosted web checkouts, popup checkouts or embedded checkouts with configurable styling and behavior. · developer.fastspring.com, 20 Oct 2026
Company founded
FastSpring was founded in 2005. · linkedin.com, 20 Oct 2026
Company legal name
Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as Bright Market, LLC. · crunchbase.com, 20 Oct 2026
Company size
LinkedIn lists FastSpring in the 51–200 employee range. · linkedin.com, 20 Oct 2026
Developer tools
FastSpring provides APIs, webhooks, and JavaScript libraries, including the Store Builder Library for customizable checkouts. · developer.fastspring.com, 4 Oct 2026
Digital fulfillment
Fulfillment supports license keys, downloadable files up to 5 GB, signed PDFs up to 250 MB and email or web-notification delivery. · developer.fastspring.com, 20 Oct 2026
Digital goods only
FastSpring supports digital goods and says its platform does not support physical goods or shipping. · fastspring.com, 4 Oct 2026
Documentation depth
The developer hub contains step-by-step integration paths, API references, recipes, checkout guides, webhook references and support-portal links. · developer.fastspring.com, 20 Oct 2026
Download availability
The optional Extended Download Service can extend download availability from seven days to one year. · fastspring.com, 20 Oct 2026
Download limit
The product setup guide says an individual file download fulfillment is limited to 250 MB. · developer.fastspring.com, 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
FastSpring says purchased file downloads are available for seven days by default; Extended Download Service can extend eligible downloads to one year. · developer.fastspring.com, 4 Oct 2026
Founded
FastSpring says it was founded in 2005. · fastspring.com, 4 Oct 2026
Fraud and chargebacks
FastSpring provides fraud prevention, chargeback management and risk/compliance operations. · linkedin.com, 20 Oct 2026
Free plan
No · fastspring.com, 20 Sept 2026
Global reach
The service advertises more than 200 regions, 21 languages and 35 currencies. · fastspring.com, 20 Oct 2026
Headquarters
The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. · linkedin.com, 20 Oct 2026
Integrations
Listed integrations include Google Tag Manager, Zapier, Nalpeiron, LicenseSpot, Soraco QLM, SoftwareKey, Drip, AdRoll, Bing Ads and multiple licensing services. · fastspring.com, 20 Oct 2026
Limit: interface and affiliates
TrustRadius reviewers criticize an outdated dashboard, separate owner interfaces and reliance on a complicated third-party affiliate system. · trustradius.com, 20 Oct 2026
Limit: native-app tooling
A TrustRadius reviewer requested a non-web native-app integration, broader payment-method sandbox testing and better payment-flow debugging. · trustradius.com, 20 Oct 2026
Limit: support and account controls
Some reviewers report slow or absent support, account deactivation during verification and difficulty getting feature requests addressed. · softwareadvice.com, 20 Oct 2026
Localized payments
FastSpring supports localized currencies, payment methods and pricing for international buyers. · linkedin.com, 20 Oct 2026

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