--- title: "Blog — page 8 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/8/" --- [← Blog](/latest-news-blog) № 437 · 6 writers Page 8 / 19 # Archive _№ 08_ Everything we have published, page 8 of 19. Notes on churn, pricing, VAT thresholds, and the mechanics of getting paid from anywhere. April · 202624 entries - [ № 170 2026.04.22Latest ### 10 Best Recurring Billing Software for Small Business in 2026 (Compared) Compare the 10 best recurring billing software for small businesses in 2026. Real pricing, feature comparisons, and honest recommendations for Stripe, Chargebee, Recurly, PayPal, Zoho, and more. 2026.04.22Dawid Woźniak · 10 minMonetization ](/best-recurring-billing-software-small-business) - [ № 171 2026.04.22 ### Lemon Squeezy Acquired by Stripe: What This Means for SaaS Founders in 2026 In July 2024, Stripe acquired Lemon Squeezy — a 13-person team that turned down a $50M Series A to build one of the indie SaaS world’s favorite Merchant of Record platforms. Fast forward to 2026, and the landscape has shifted considerably. If you’re a SaaS founder or digital product creator who built on Lemon Squeezy, 2026.04.22duke · 9 minKnowledge ](/lemon-squeezy-stripe-acquisition-saas-founders-2026) - [ № 172 2026.04.21 ### How Findgu Scaled to 50,000 Users with Fungies: A Case Study How Findgu scaled their IMVU analytics platform to 50,000+ users using Fungies as their Merchant of Record. Learn how they eliminated tax compliance complexity and accepted global payments from day one. 2026.04.21Duke Vu · 6 minMonetization ](/findgu-case-study-scaling-saas-fungies) - [ № 173 2026.04.21 ### 10 Best Payment Gateway APIs for Developers in 2026: Complete Comparison Compare the 10 best payment gateway APIs for developers in 2026. Detailed comparison of Stripe, Fungies, Adyen, Paddle, FastSpring, and more with real pricing, features, and use cases. Find the right payment API for your SaaS. 2026.04.21Dawid Woźniak · 13 minGuides ](/best-payment-gateway-apis-developers-2026-2) - [ № 174 2026.04.21 ### Merchant of Record Pricing: The Complete 2026 Guide to Understanding True Costs Discover the true cost of merchant of record services in 2026. Compare Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, FastSpring, Gumroad, and Fungies pricing. Learn hidden fees, negotiation tactics, and how to calculate your real break-even point. 2026.04.21Duke Vu · 9 minMonetization ](/merchant-of-record-pricing-guide-2026) - [ № 175 2026.04.21 ### Setting Up Global SaaS Billing with Tax Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide Here’s a fact most SaaS founders discover too late: the moment you accept your first payment from a customer in Germany, France, or Canada, you’re legally required to collect and remit VAT or GST — even if you’ve never heard of OSS registration. Get it wrong, and you’re looking at back taxes, interest, and penalties 2026.04.21duke · 12 minGuides ](/global-saas-billing-tax-compliance-setup-guide) - [ № 176 2026.04.21 ### 10 Best Payment Processing Software for Small Business in 2026: Complete Comparison Compare the 10 best payment processing software for small business in 2026. See pricing, features, and find the right payment processor for your SaaS or e-commerce store. 2026.04.21Maja Wiewióra · 9 minMonetization ](/best-payment-processing-software-2026) - [ № 177 2026.04.20 ### How to Choose a Merchant of Record for SaaS: The Complete 2026 Guide Learn how to choose a merchant of record for your SaaS business. This 2026 guide covers 6 critical factors: tax coverage, pricing, payment methods, billing flexibility, integration quality, and support. Compare top MoR providers and make the right choice. 2026.04.20Adrian Schenberg · 10 minKnowledge ](/how-to-choose-merchant-of-record-saas) - [ № 178 2026.04.20 ### EU VAT for Digital Products: Complete Compliance Guide 2026 Complete guide to EU VAT compliance for digital products and SaaS. Learn about OSS registration, VAT rates by country, filing requirements, and how to automate tax compliance. 2026.04.20Maja Wiewióra · 6 minFEATURES ](/eu-vat-digital-products) - [ № 179 2026.04.20 ### 10 Best Payment Solutions for Freelancers in 2026: Complete Comparison Compare the 10 best payment solutions for freelancers in 2026. Real fee breakdowns for PayPal, Wise, Stripe, Payoneer, Fungies and more. Save 4-8% on every payment with the right platform. 2026.04.20Maja Wiewióra · 9 minMonetization ](/best-payment-solutions-freelancers-2026) - [ № 180 2026.04.20 ### SaaS Tax Compliance Automated: A Complete Guide for Software Companies Learn how to automate SaaS tax compliance with this complete guide. Discover the 5-step process to move from manual chaos to automated tax management. 2026.04.20Maja Wiewióra · 7 minFEATURES ](/saas-tax-compliance-automated-2) - [ № 181 2026.04.20 ### How to Integrate a Payment Gateway API: The Complete Developer Guide (2026) Learn how to integrate payment gateway APIs with this complete developer guide. Covers 5-layer architecture, webhook handling, idempotency, error recovery, and production best practices for Stripe, PayPal, and modern payment APIs. 2026.04.20Dawid Woźniak · 9 minGuides ](/payment-gateway-api-integration-guide) - [ № 182 2026.04.20 ### 10 Best Payment Gateways for International Sales in 2026: Complete Comparison Compare the 10 best payment gateways for international sales in 2026. Real fees, tax compliance options, and local payment method support for global SaaS and e-commerce businesses. 2026.04.20Dawid Woźniak · 10 minMonetization ](/best-payment-gateways-international-sales) - [ № 183 2026.04.20 ### Digital Marketing Market 2026: The Complete Industry Analysis with Data, Trends and Forecasts Digital marketing market reaches $800B in 2026. Discover key statistics, 7 major trends including AI personalization and Meta overtaking Google, competitive landscape, and future predictions through 2030. 2026.04.20Duke Vu · 25 minMarketing ](/digital-marketing-market-analysis) - [ № 184 2026.04.20 ### 10 Best Payment SDKs for Developers in 2026: Complete Comparison Discover the 10 best payment SDKs for developers in 2026. Compare Stripe, Adyen, Checkout.com, Braintree, Square, and more. Find the right payment integration for your SaaS or digital product with real pricing and developer experience ratings. 2026.04.20Dawid Woźniak · 9 minKnowledge ](/best-payment-sdks-developers-2026-3) - [ № 185 2026.04.19 ### SaaS Checkout Optimization: The Complete 2026 Guide to Reducing Abandonment and Increasing Conversions Learn how to optimize your SaaS checkout for maximum conversion. This complete guide covers checkout abandonment statistics, 6 optimization pillars, embedded vs hosted checkout comparison, and proven recovery strategies backed by real data. 2026.04.19Duke Vu · 9 minGuides ](/saas-checkout-optimization-guide) - [ № 186 2026.04.19 ### Introducing the Fungies MCP: Control Your Entire Payment Stack With Plain English Meet Fungies MCP — the official Model Context Protocol server for Fungies.io. 41 tools. 2-minute setup. Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code and more to your entire payment stack. 2026.04.19Fungies Editorial Team · 9 minWriting ](/fungies-mcp-launch) - [ № 187 2026.04.19 ### 10 Best Chargebee Alternatives for SaaS in 2026: Complete Comparison Looking for Chargebee alternatives? Compare the 10 best subscription billing platforms for SaaS in 2026 including Stripe, Recurly, Paddle, and Fungies. Real pricing, honest reviews, and a decision framework to choose the right platform for your business. 2026.04.19Duke Vu · 12 minGuides ](/chargebee-alternatives-saas-2026) - [ № 188 2026.04.19 ### Recurring Billing vs Subscription Management: The Complete Guide for SaaS Founders (2026) Discover the key differences between recurring billing software and subscription management platforms. Learn which solution your SaaS needs based on your growth stage, pricing complexity, and operational requirements. 2026.04.19Dawid Woźniak · 9 minKnowledge ](/recurring-billing-vs-subscription-management) - [ № 189 2026.04.19 ### Merchant of Record vs Payment Processor: Which Does Your SaaS Actually Need? Stripe processes over $1 trillion in payments annually. But if you’re using it to sell SaaS globally, there’s a cost Stripe’s pricing page doesn’t mention: the hidden compliance tax you’re paying with your own time and money. There are two fundamentally different ways to handle payments for your SaaS: a payment processor (like Stripe, Braintree, 2026.04.19duke · 8 minKnowledge ](/merchant-of-record-vs-payment-processor-which-your-saas-needs) - [ № 190 2026.04.18 ### SaaS Free Trial vs Freemium: Which Model Converts Better in 2026? Free trials convert at 18-48% while freemium only hits 2-5%. But visitor acquisition tells a different story. Here’s the complete data on which SaaS pricing model actually drives more revenue in 2026. 2026.04.18Duke Vu · 9 minKnowledge ](/saas-free-trial-vs-freemium-2026) - [ № 191 2026.04.18 ### Merchant of Record vs Payment Processor: The Complete Guide for SaaS Founders (2026) Confused about Merchant of Record vs Payment Processor? This guide breaks down the key differences, helps you choose the right model for your SaaS, and explains why the wrong choice could cost you $400K in hidden compliance costs. 2026.04.18Dawid Woźniak · 7 minKnowledge ](/merchant-of-record-vs-payment-processor-2) - [ № 192 2026.04.18 ### How to Sell Digital Products Globally Without Worrying About VAT/Sales Tax Here’s a number that should worry you: over 110 countries now require foreign digital sellers to register for VAT or GST. The EU has a zero threshold — meaning you owe tax from the very first euro you earn from a European customer. Sell one $9 ebook to someone in Germany, and you technically have 2026.04.18duke · 11 minKnowledge ](/sell-digital-products-globally-vat-tax) - [ № 193 2026.04.18 ### Indie Developer Market 2026: The Complete Industry Analysis with Data, Trends and Forecasts Indie developers now command 25% of Steam revenue. Explore the $5.8B market, key trends, top games like Schedule I ($151M), and predictions through 2030. 2026.04.18Dawid Woźniak · 23 minTools ](/indie-developer-market-analysis) ## 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. 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