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Dodo Payments vs Kelviq

Both stand on merchant of record software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Dodo Payments

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Dodo Payments combines payment processing, billing, and digital delivery with Merchant of Record tax and compliance handling. Check its transaction-based plan and additional international fee against your expected payment mix.

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Kelviq

Paid APIWeb

Kelviq combines billing, payments, usage metering, and merchant-of-record tax handling for digital sellers. Review its transaction charges and eligibility limits before adopting it.

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The facts

	Dodo Payments	Kelviq
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Standard Plan: $440, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dodopayments.com	kelviq.com
On merchant of record software	#12 of 32	#21 of 32

Dodo Payments: what it does well

Supports selling in 220+ countries.
Lists 40+ payment methods and local currencies.
Offers varied subscription and usage billing options.
Provides APIs, SDKs, and checkout integrations.
Handles transaction tax and compliance as Merchant of Record.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Standard Plan is $440, paid once.
International transactions outside the US incur an additional 1.5% fee.
Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.

Kelviq: what it does well

Supports multiple pricing models, including hybrid pricing
Real-time usage metering with alerts and limits
Handles sales tax, VAT, and GST
Hosted checkout and customer portal
REST API and typed SDKs

What to know first

No free plan
Original transaction fee is retained on refunds
Charge disputes incur a $15 fee
Does not support physical goods or marketplaces

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