--- title: "Blog — page 3 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/3/" --- [← Blog](/latest-news-blog) № 437 · 6 writers Page 3 / 19 # Archive _№ 03_ Everything we have published, page 3 of 19. Notes on churn, pricing, VAT thresholds, and the mechanics of getting paid from anywhere. June · 202624 entries - [ № 050 2026.06.19Latest ### How to Build a SaaS Competitive Moat: The Complete 2026 Guide Discover how to build a SaaS competitive moat in 2026. Learn the 7 types of moats that actually work, from network effects to data advantages, plus a 5-step framework for creating defensibility that AI can’t replicate. 2026.06.19Adrian Schenberg · 10 minGuides ](/saas-competitive-moat-guide-2026) - [ № 051 2026.06.19 ### How to Monetize AI Agents in 2026: Billing Models, Per-Task Pricing & Payment Infrastructure The AI agents market hit $10.9 billion in 2026. It’s heading to $182.9 billion by 2033. That’s a 49.6% CAGR — and the wildest part? Most of the founders building AI agents right now have no idea how to charge for them. Flat monthly subscription? Your most active users will cost you more than they 2026.06.19duke · 12 minKnowledge ](/monetize-ai-agents-2026-billing-models) - [ № 052 2026.06.18 ### How to Sell LUTs Online: The Complete Guide for Colorists and Creators 2026 Learn how to sell LUTs online and earn passive income. Complete guide covering platforms, pricing, marketing strategies, and legal considerations for colorists in 2026. 2026.06.18Adrian Schenberg · 7 minFEATURES ](/how-to-sell-luts-online) - [ № 053 2026.06.18 ### Freemium vs Free Trial: 10 Data-Backed Strategies to Maximize SaaS Conversions in 2026 Freemium converts 3.7% while free trials hit 18.5%—but which is right for your SaaS? Discover 10 data-backed strategies to maximize conversions in 2026, plus benchmarks, industry data, and a framework to choose the right model for your growth stage. 2026.06.18Maja Wiewióra · 7 minMarketing ](/freemium-vs-free-trial-saas) - [ № 054 2026.06.18 ### Stripe vs Paddle vs Fungies.io: Which Payment Platform Is Right for Your SaaS in 2026? Here’s a number that should grab your attention: the global payment processing market hit $71.15 billion in 2026 and is growing to $122 billion by 2031. SaaS payments aren’t a commodity decision — they’re a strategic one. And right now, three platforms dominate the conversation for indie SaaS founders: Stripe, Paddle, and Fungies.io. Pick the 2026.06.18duke · 9 minKnowledge ](/stripe-vs-paddle-vs-fungies-saas-payment-2026) - [ № 055 2026.06.17 ### Fraud Management Statistics 2026: Market Size, Data & Trends (Comprehensive Report) Global fraud losses hit $48B in 2025. Explore 40+ verified fraud management statistics: market size ($40.4B in 2026), chargeback trends, first-party fraud surge (36% of cases), and regional breakdowns. 2026.06.17Dawid Woźniak · 12 minKnowledge ](/fraud-management-statistics) - [ № 056 2026.06.17 ### LLM Quantization Explained: GGUF vs AWQ vs GPTQ — The Complete 2026 Guide Master LLM quantization in 2026: Compare GGUF, AWQ, and GPTQ formats. Learn VRAM requirements, quality trade-offs, and which format to use for your hardware. 2026.06.17Dawid Woźniak · 8 minGuides ](/llm-quantization-gguf-awq-gptq-guide-2026) - [ № 057 2026.06.17 ### SaaS Community-Led Growth: The Complete 2026 Guide to Building Self-Sustaining User Ecosystems Discover how Notion, Figma, and Slack built billion-dollar valuations through community-led growth. Learn the 5-step framework to build your own SaaS community, reduce CAC by 30%+, and create a competitive moat that’s impossible to replicate. 2026.06.17Duke Vu · 10 minGuides ](/saas-community-led-growth-guide-2026) - [ № 058 2026.06.17 ### Digital Product Checkout Optimization: How to Increase Conversion Rate by 30% in 2026 Seven out of ten people who start your checkout never finish it. That’s not a traffic problem. That’s not a pricing problem. That’s a checkout problem — and it’s costing you 70% of your potential revenue. In 2026, the average cart abandonment rate is 70.22% (Baymard Institute, across 50 studies). For mobile, it jumps to 2026.06.17duke · 10 minGuides ](/digital-product-checkout-optimization-conversion-rate-2026) - [ № 059 2026.06.15 ### Local LLM vs Cloud API: The Complete 2026 Cost Breakdown for Developers Local LLM vs cloud API cost comparison 2026: Real TCO numbers, break-even analysis, and monthly costs. See when local inference saves money vs OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini. 2026.06.15Dawid Woźniak · 8 minKnowledge ](/local-llm-vs-cloud-api-cost-comparison-2026) - [ № 060 2026.06.15 ### SaaS Customer Retention Strategy: The Complete 2026 Guide to Reducing Churn and Maximizing LTV Learn proven SaaS customer retention strategies for 2026. Discover churn benchmarks by segment, the 5-step retention framework, and key metrics like NRR and LTV:CAC that drive sustainable growth. 2026.06.15Duke Vu · 8 minMarketing ](/saas-customer-retention-strategy-guide) - [ № 061 2026.06.14 ### Payment Processing Statistics 2026: Market Size, Data & Trends (Comprehensive Report) Payment processing market reaches $71.15B in 2026. Explore 40+ verified statistics on market size, growth rates, regional trends, and key players. 2026.06.14Dawid Woźniak · 10 minKnowledge ](/payment-processing-statistics) - [ № 062 2026.06.14 ### Global Checkout Localization for SaaS in 2026: How Local Payment Methods Boost Conversion by 51% 20% of customers abandon a purchase the moment they don’t see their preferred payment method at checkout. That’s not a UX problem. That’s a revenue problem — and it’s entirely avoidable. Paddle’s data makes the math brutal: enabling local payment methods increases checkout conversion from 4.3% to 6.5% — a 51% lift from a single 2026.06.14duke · 10 minGuides ](/saas-checkout-localization-local-payment-methods-2026) - [ № 063 2026.06.13 ### Creator Economy Statistics 2026: Global Market Size, Data & Trends (Comprehensive Report) The creator economy reaches $323B in 2026 with 207M+ creators worldwide. Explore comprehensive statistics on market size, earnings, platforms, and trends. 2026.06.13Duke Vu · 11 minKnowledge ](/creator-economy-statistics-2026-4-2) - [ № 064 2026.06.13 ### SaaS Product-Led Growth: The Complete 2026 Guide to PLG Strategy Product-led growth (PLG) is transforming how SaaS companies acquire customers. Learn the complete PLG framework, implementation steps, key metrics, and real examples from Figma, Slack, and Notion to build your own product-led strategy in 2026. 2026.06.13Duke Vu · 11 minMarketing ](/saas-product-led-growth-guide-2026) - [ № 065 2026.06.13 ### Best Kajabi Alternatives in 2026: Cheaper Platforms That Handle Payments, Tax & Global Selling Kajabi charges $149/month minimum — and that’s just the starting price before you hit the product limits, contact caps, and the realization that global tax compliance isn’t included. For creators and SaaS founders selling internationally, that’s a painful combination. Don’t get me wrong: Kajabi is a polished platform. But if you’re hitting the ceiling on 2026.06.13duke · 12 minGuides ](/kajabi-alternatives-2026) - [ № 066 2026.06.12 ### Stripe Alternatives for SaaS Founders in 2026: When Stripe Isn’t Enough Here’s a number worth sitting with: a SaaS company doing $100K in annual revenue pays roughly $1,200–$6,400 more per year depending on whether they use Stripe alone or a Merchant of Record — and that gap widens dramatically once you add global tax compliance, fraud tooling, and subscription management. Stripe is excellent. It’s the default…. 2026.06.12duke · 9 minKnowledge ](/stripe-alternatives-saas-founders-2026) - [ № 067 2026.06.11 ### 10 Best Referral Marketing Software for SaaS in 2026: Complete Comparison Discover the 10 best referral marketing software for SaaS in 2026. Compare FirstPromoter, Cello, PartnerStack, and more. Find the perfect platform to turn customers into advocates and reduce CAC by 50%. 2026.06.11Adrian Schenberg · 8 minMarketing ](/best-referral-marketing-software-saas-2026) - [ № 068 2026.06.11 ### Sellfy vs Payhip vs Gumroad in 2026: Honest Fee Comparison for Digital Product Sellers Gumroad takes 10% of every sale you make. No cap. No upgrade path. Just a 10% tax on everything you earn, forever. That number used to be more palatable when Gumroad was the only simple option. In 2026, it isn’t. Payhip and Sellfy both offer paths to 0% commission — and this article breaks down 2026.06.11duke · 9 minKnowledge ](/sellfy-vs-payhip-vs-gumroad-2026) - [ № 069 2026.06.10 ### Passive Income Digital Products: The Complete Guide for Creators in 2026 Discover how to build sustainable passive income with digital products. Learn the 7 best product types, pricing strategies, and the 5-step framework to launch your first product. 2026.06.10Adrian Schenberg · 7 minFEATURES ](/passive-income-digital-products) - [ № 070 2026.06.10 ### Dodo Payments Review 2026: Honest Look at Fees, Features & Limitations Let’s be direct: if you’re an Indian SaaS founder or an early-stage team selling digital products globally, Dodo Payments has probably come up in your research. Founded in 2023 by Rishabh Goel and Ayush Agarwal, it’s one of the newer Merchant of Record platforms specifically targeting indie developers and AI startups who want to go 2026.06.10duke · 9 minKnowledge ](/dodo-payments-review-2026) - [ № 071 2026.06.09 ### SaaS Growth Hacking: The Complete 2026 Guide to Engineering Explosive Growth Discover the systematic growth hacking framework driving 50% annual growth rates for SaaS companies in 2026. Learn proven strategies to reduce CAC by 30-50%, optimize LTV:CAC ratios, and build sustainable growth systems backed by data from 939+ B2B SaaS companies. 2026.06.09Duke Vu · 9 minMarketing ](/saas-growth-hacking-guide-2026) - [ № 072 2026.06.09 ### 1099-K Rules for Digital Product Sellers in 2026: What the $20,000 Threshold Means for You In July 2025, the IRS quietly ended a years-long saga. The $600 1099-K threshold — which had been delayed, phased in, then partially enacted — was killed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The threshold reverted to $20,000 in payments and 200+ transactions. If you sell digital products, courses, or SaaS subscriptions online, 2026.06.09duke · 9 minKnowledge ](/1099-k-rules-digital-product-sellers-2026) - [ № 073 2026.06.08 ### How to Run a SaaS Lifetime Deal in 2026: Pricing, Payment Setup & Tax Guide SaaS founders raised $14.6 billion on lifetime deal launches in 2024 alone. AppSumo processed over 800,000 individual LTD purchases. And yet, most first-time LTD runners leave 40-60% of potential revenue on the table — not because their product is bad, but because they botch the payment setup, pricing structure, or tax compliance. If you’re planning 2026.06.08duke · 9 minGuides ](/how-to-run-saas-lifetime-deal-2026) ## Stop reading about it. Start selling. Everything we write about — tax, payouts, checkout, recovery — is already handled the moment you open an account. No card, no contract, no setup fee. [Start free](https://app.fungies.io/register) [Book a demo](https://calendly.com/duke-vuh/fungies-io-demo-clone) No upfront costs. No credit card required. ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://fungies.io/#organization","name":"Fungies","legalName":"Fungies Inc.","url":"https://fungies.io/","description":"Merchant of Record for SaaS, games, and digital products. Fungies handles global payments, VAT and sales tax, and checkout. 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