# Dodo Payments

> The Billing & Payments Platform for AI-First Companies.

The Billing & Payments Platform for AI-First Companies. From credit-based billing and usage metering to subscriptions and global payments. Monetize without building infrastructure.

## Facts
- Website: https://dodopayments.com
- Pricing: freemium
- Categories: Finance, AI & Machine Learning, Mobile Apps
- LotsDirectory page: https://lots.directory/products/dodo-payments
- Listing state: Unclaimed. We listed this product from its public website, and its owner has not claimed it yet.

## Detailed info

## What is Dodo Payments?

Dodo Payments is a Merchant of Record and payments platform that manages billing, global tax compliance, and subscriptions for AI and software businesses.

## What Dodo Payments does

Dodo Payments handles global checkouts, recurring subscriptions, credit-based billing, and usage metering. Acting as the Merchant of Record, it calculates and files taxes across 190+ countries, processes chargebacks and disputes, and provides developers with MCP servers, framework adapters, and client SDKs.

## Who Dodo Payments is for

The platform is built for AI companies, SaaS founders, indie hackers, and digital creators looking to monetize globally without managing billing infrastructure or tax registration.

## How Dodo Payments works

Developers integrate checkout flows using SDKs, framework adapters, or the Dodo Agent Plugin for coding agents. Dodo Payments acts as the legal seller on transactions, collecting payments in over 80 currencies and handling compliance.

## Key features

- Functions as a global Merchant of Record managing cross-border tax calculation and compliance in 190+ countries
- Supports credit-based billing, token usage metering, subscription addons, and one-time charges
- Dodo Agent Plugin equipping AI assistants with two MCP servers and seventeen skills for automated integration
- Framework adapters for Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Astro, Remix, Hono, Express, and Fastify
- Accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, UPI in India, ACH in the US, and SEPA in Europe
- Certified PCI DSS Level 1 security standards for transaction processing
- Includes customer portal for invoice downloads, subscription management, and refund handling

## Pricing

As listed on dodopayments.com, checked 14 October 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.

- Standard plan charges 4% + 40¢ per transaction with no fixed monthly subscription fee
- Domestic India transactions charge 4% + 15¢ for cards and UPI
- ACH Direct Debit and SEPA Direct Debit are charged at 1.5% capped at $15 or €15 per transaction
- Usage-based billing metering is priced at $1 per million events
- Enterprise plan offers custom pricing tailored for scale

## Facts from dodopayments.com, checked 14 October 2026

- Founded by Ayush Agarwal and Rishabh Goel
- Global Merchant of Record certified PCI DSS Level 1
- Standard pricing starts at 4% + 40¢ per transaction with no fixed monthly fees
- Includes two dedicated MCP servers for AI coding agents

Written from Dodo Payments's own website ([Homepage](https://dodopayments.com/), [Pricing](https://dodopayments.com/pricing), [About](https://dodopayments.com/about), [Docs](https://dodopayments.com/support/why-has-dodo-payments-charged-me)). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.

## FAQ

### What is a Merchant of Record in Dodo Payments?
As a Merchant of Record, Dodo Payments acts as the official seller of digital products, handling global payment processing, sales tax, compliance, and dispute resolution.

### What developer tools and integrations are available?
Dodo Payments provides framework adapters for Next.js, Nuxt, and SvelteKit, client SDKs, and an agent plugin with two MCP servers.

### What payment methods are supported globally?
Dodo Payments supports credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH, SEPA Direct Debit, and local methods such as UPI across over 80 currencies.

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