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🌎 Scale faster and cut risk. Get the insights from the 2025 State of Merchant Record Report.
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🌎 Scale faster and cut risk. Get the insights from the 2025 State of Merchant Record Report.
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Startbutton vs Paddle
The Merchant of Record for the African Context
Don't let your expansion get stuck in 'unsupported' territory. Startbutton provides a unified API for 15+ African markets, offering the same MoR peace of mind as Paddle, but with deep, localized expertise in African FX and regulatory fragmentation.
Global SaaS MoR (Paddle)
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Payments: Optimized for Cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay.
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Taxation: Handles global VAT/GST; excludes localized African levies.
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Payouts: Standard international settlement cycles.
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Context: Built for Western markets selling globally.
The Africa Specialist (Startbutton)
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Payments: Native Momo (M-Pesa, MTN), Verve, & Bank Transfers.
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Taxation: Automated WHT, Stamp Duty, and localized tax remittance.
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Payouts: Real-time African FX settlement to USD/GBP.
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Context: Built specifically for the African continent's nuances.
Attribute
Paddle
Startbutton
Mobile Money Support
Limited/None
Deep Native
Local Tax Levies
Standard VAT only
WHT & Local Levies
African FX Settlement
High Markups
Optimized Corridors
Regional Success
Global Support
Local Experts