Easy Digital Downloads vs Lemon Squeezy
A side-by-side look at Easy Digital Downloads and Lemon Squeezy. On our scoring, Lemon Squeezy comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 |
| User rating | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 670 | 540 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free core + annual pass for extensions | no monthly fee, per-transaction pricing |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 5% + 50¢ per transaction |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted (WordPress) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free core plugin | Free to start |
| Staff accounts | WordPress roles | Team seats |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal + gateways | Merchant of record (cards, PayPal) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | WordPress theme ecosystem | Hosted checkout & storefront |
| App marketplace | Official extensions library | API & integrations |
| Multi-currency | No | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Ticket support (pass), documentation | Email & documentation |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is the specialist choice for selling digital goods on WordPress, with clean license and subscription handling that WooCommerce bolts on awkwardly. You will buy extension passes to unlock its full power.
Best for: WordPress users selling files and licenses
Read the full Easy Digital Downloads reviewWhy pick Lemon Squeezy?
Lemon Squeezy acts as your merchant of record, meaning it handles global sales tax, VAT, and compliance so you do not have to. That convenience is worth a lot to indie SaaS founders, even with the per-transaction fee.
Best for: SaaS and digital sellers who want tax handled
Read the full Lemon Squeezy review