--- title: "Blog — page 13 of 19 · Fungies" description: "The Fungies archive — notes on selling software globally: churn, pricing, VAT thresholds, payment methods, and the mechanics of getting paid from anywhere." image: "https://fungies.io/og-image.jpg" canonical: "https://fungies.io/latest-news-blog/page/13/" --- [← Blog](/latest-news-blog) № 437 · 6 writers Page 13 / 19 # Archive _№ 13_ Everything we have published, page 13 of 19. Notes on churn, pricing, VAT thresholds, and the mechanics of getting paid from anywhere. April · 202612 entries - [ № 290 2026.04.07Latest ### 9 Best Platforms to Sell Online Courses in 2026: Complete Comparison Compare the 9 best platforms to sell online courses in 2026. Payhip, Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, LearnWorlds, Podia, Gumroad, SchoolMaker, and SendOwl — pricing, fees, features, and which platform fits your budget and goals. Complete comparison with decision framework. 2026.04.07Duke Vu · 9 minMonetization ](/9-best-platforms-to-sell-online-courses-2026) - [ № 291 2026.04.07 ### 9 Best VAT Automation Software for Digital Products in 2026 (Compared) Selling digital products to EU customers? You need VAT compliance. I tested 9 leading VAT automation platforms — from Merchant of Record solutions to tax calculation tools. Here’s which one fits your business stage, pricing breakdown, and what to avoid in 2026. 2026.04.07Duke Vu · 13 minMonetization ](/best-vat-automation-software-digital-products-2026) - [ № 292 2026.04.06 ### 10 Best Subscription Billing Tools for SaaS in 2026: Complete Comparison Looking for the best subscription billing software for your SaaS? I tested Stripe Billing, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, Fungies, and 5 more platforms. Here’s my honest breakdown of pricing, features, and who each one works best for in 2026. 2026.04.06Maja Wiewióra · 8 minMonetization ](/best-subscription-billing-tools-saas-2026) - [ № 293 2026.04.06 ### SaaS Pricing Psychology: The Complete Guide to Converting More Customers in 2026 Discover the 7 psychological principles that drive SaaS purchasing decisions. Learn how to use charm pricing, anchoring, the decoy effect, and more to increase conversions by 30-50% without changing your product. 2026.04.06Duke Vu · 11 minGuides ](/saas-pricing-psychology-guide) - [ № 294 2026.04.06 ### Top 20 GitHub Repositories for AI Agents in 2026 (Ranked by Stars) Discover the 20 most popular open-source AI agent repositories on GitHub in 2026. Ranked by stars, with market insights, trends, and framework comparisons. 2026.04.06Adrian Schenberg · 5 minGuides ](/top-github-repositories-ai-agent-frameworks-2026) - [ № 295 2026.04.06 ### SaaS Pricing Models Guide 2026: How to Choose the Right Strategy Discover the 4 SaaS pricing models that drive growth in 2026. Learn how to choose between usage-based, tiered, per-user, and hybrid pricing with our proven framework. Includes real examples from Clay, HubSpot, and Stripe. 2026.04.06Duke Vu · 11 minGuides ](/saas-pricing-models-guide-2026) - [ № 296 2026.04.06 ### Paddle vs Stripe vs Fungies.io for SaaS: The Complete 2026 Guide Compare Paddle, Stripe, and Fungies.io for your SaaS in 2026. Tax compliance, pricing, features, and which platform saves you the most time and money. 2026.04.06Duke Vu · 9 minGuides ](/paddle-vs-stripe-vs-fungies-saas-payments-2026) - [ № 297 2026.04.06 ### 10 Best Payment Solutions for Digital Products in 2026: Complete Comparison Discover the best payment solutions for selling digital products online in 2026. Compare fees, features, tax compliance, and find the perfect platform for your ebooks, courses, software, and digital downloads. 2026.04.06Duke Vu · 10 minMonetization ](/best-payment-solutions-digital-products-2026) - [ № 298 2026.04.06 ### How to Implement Usage-Based Billing for SaaS: The Complete 2026 Guide Learn how to implement usage-based billing for your SaaS in 2026. This complete guide covers pricing models, technical implementation, metering infrastructure, and best practices for metered billing that scales with your customers. 2026.04.06Duke Vu · 10 minClassic ](/usage-based-billing-guide) - [ № 299 2026.04.06 ### 7 Best LemonSqueezy Alternatives for SaaS in 2026: Complete Comparison Looking for LemonSqueezy alternatives? Compare the 7 best Merchant of Record platforms for SaaS in 2026. From Fungies.io to Polar.sh, find lower fees, faster payouts, and better features for your business. 2026.04.06Duke Vu · 7 minClassic ](/lemonsqueezy-alternatives-2) - [ № 300 2026.04.06 ### 7 Best Platforms to Sell Your PC Game in 2025: Steam vs Epic vs Alternatives 40% of Steam games in 2025 haven’t recouped their $100 fee. Discover the 7 best platforms to sell your PC game — from Steam’s dominance to Epic’s 0% revenue share and itch.io’s indie paradise. Data-driven comparison with real 2025 statistics. 2026.04.06Adrian Schenberg · 9 minClassic ](/best-platforms-to-sell-pc-game-2025) - [ № 301 2026.04.06 ### Best Checkout Integration for SaaS in 2025: The Complete Developer Guide The definitive guide to choosing the best checkout integration for SaaS developers in 2025. Compare Stripe, Paddle, FastSpring, and Fungies — including tax compliance, conversion optimization, and integration speed. 2026.04.06Duke Vu · 11 minGuides ](/best-checkout-integration-for-saas) March · 20261 entry - [ № 302 2026.03.25Latest ### The Best Merchant of Record Platforms with Crypto and Stablecoin Payments in 2026 If you’re an indie SaaS developer getting ready to launch a product in 2026, you’ve probably already thought about how to accept payments. Stripe, PayPal, maybe a subscription billing tool. But here’s the question most founders skip: what about crypto? More customers want to pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDC and USDT. And 2026.03.25Duke Vu · 28 minGuides ](/the-best-merchant-of-record-platforms-with-crypto-and-stablecoin-payments-in-2026) February · 20261 entry - [ № 303 2026.02.09Latest ### The Ultimate Guide to the Best Digital Goods Platforms for Creators in 2026 The creator economy is booming, and with it, the market for digital goods. In 2026, selling digital products is no longer a niche side hustle; it’s a multi-trillion dollar industry . From ebooks and online courses to Notion templates and Canva templates, creators are finding innovative ways to make money online and build sustainable businesses…. 2026.02.09Adrian Schenberg · 32 minGuides ](/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-digital-goods-platforms-for-creators-in-2026) January · 20263 entries - [ № 304 2026.01.16Latest ### The Best Merchant of Record Platforms for SaaS in 2026 So, you’ve done it. You’ve poured countless hours into building a SaaS product that solves a real problem. The code is clean, the UI is slick, and you’re ready to change the world—or at least, a small, profitable corner of it. But as you stand on the verge of launching, a wave of administrative dread 2026.01.16Duke Vu · 31 minGuides ](/the-best-merchant-of-record-platforms-for-saas-in-2026) - [ № 305 2026.01.10 ### 2026 Digital Revolution: 20 Top Trends for Modern Creators and Sellers The digital products marketplace is no longer a niche corner of the internet; it is a booming, mainstream economy. For creators, entrepreneurs, and digital product sellers, 2026 represents a landscape of unprecedented opportunity, driven by the convergence of the creator economy, AI, and evolving consumer behavior. The global digital marketplace, valued at over $580 billion 2026.01.10Maja Wiewióra · 28 minKnowledge ](/2026-digital-revolution-20-top-trends-for-modern-creators-and-sellers) - [ № 306 2026.01.10 ### The 2026 SaaS and AI Revolution: 20 Top Trends The SaaS market is not just growing; it’s undergoing a seismic shift. For indie SaaS developers and startups, 2026 is a landscape of unprecedented opportunity and intense competition. The global SaaS market, valued at $317.55 billion in 2024, is projected to skyrocket to $1.22 trillion by 2032, with an expected annual growth rate of 19.38% 2026.01.10Adrian Schenberg · 34 minGuides ](/the-2026-saas-and-ai-revolution-20-top-trends) November · 20251 entry - [ № 307 2025.11.18Latest ### The Ultimate Guide to SaaS Pricing for Young Startups Introduction Pricing is one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, aspects of building a successful Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business. For young startups and indie hackers, the right pricing strategy can be the difference between rapid growth and stagnation. Yet, research shows that the average SaaS startup spends a mere six hours on their pricing strategy 2025.11.18Duke Vu · 13 minGuides ](/the-ultimate-guide-to-saas-pricing-for-young-startups) September · 20251 entry - [ № 308 2025.09.10Latest ### The Unseen Engine of Growth: Why Your SaaS and Digital Business Needs a Merchant of Record In the fast-paced world of SaaS and digital downloads, your focus is on creating an exceptional product and building a loyal customer base. You’re a creator, an innovator, a problem-solver. But as your business grows, a new set of challenges emerges, a silent and complex web of administrative tasks that can quickly become a major 2025.09.10Duke Vu · 9 minKnowledge ](/the-unseen-engine-of-growth-why-your-saas-and-digital-business-needs-a-merchant-of-record) May · 20255 entries - [ № 309 2025.05.28Latest ### Developer-Focused API Monetization Strategies for SaaS Revenue Diversification: A Strategic Guide to Unlocking New Revenue Streams Introduction As the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry continues to mature, companies are increasingly seeking innovative ways to diversify their revenue streams and create sustainable competitive advantages. API monetization has emerged as a powerful strategy that not only generates additional income but also fosters ecosystem growth, enhances customer retention, and accelerates product adoption. By opening their platforms 2025.05.28Dawid Woźniak · 98 minWriting ](/developer-focused-api-monetization-strategies-for-saas-revenue-diversification-a-strategic-guide-to-unlocking-new-revenue-streams) - [ 310 № 310 2025.05.20 ### Stripe Tax Limitations: Understanding the Difference from the Merchant of Record Model Overview of Stripe Tax Stripe Tax is a tax calculation and collection service that helps businesses automate tax compliance processes. While it offers powerful features for calculating and collecting taxes on digital products and subscriptions, it fundamentally differs from the Merchant of Record (MoR) model in terms of legal responsibility and liability. How Stripe Tax 2025.05.20Duke Vu · 10 minWriting ](/stripe-tax-limitations-understanding-the-difference-from-the-merchant-of-record-model) - [ 311 № 311 2025.05.20 ### Merchant of Record (MoR) Model: Legal Tax Responsibility for SaaS Developers Introduction to the Merchant of Record Model A Merchant of Record (MoR) is a legal entity that serves as the official seller of record in a transaction between a business and its customers. The MoR takes on the responsibility for processing payments, managing tax compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence, and handling financial liabilities associated with online 2025.05.20Duke Vu · 8 minWriting ](/merchant-of-record-mor-model-legal-tax-responsibility-for-saas-developers) - [ 312 № 312 2025.05.20 ### Global Tax Regulations for Digital Products and Subscriptions Table of Contents Executive Summary Tax Analysis by Country United States United Kingdom Germany Finland France Australia New Zealand Canada Japan Brazil Penalties for Non-Compliance Merchant of Record (MoR) Model Stripe Tax Limitations Conclusion & Recommendations References Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of global tax regulations affecting SaaS developers and indie software 2025.05.20Duke Vu · 8 minWriting ](/global-tax-regulations-for-digital-products-and-subscriptions) - [ 313 № 313 2025.05.13 ### Proposed Stack and Step-by-Step Integration Guide for Indie Hackers This guide outlines a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective technology stack for Indie Hackers looking to build AI-powered applications. 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