Lemon Squeezy alternative · Ecuador · 2026

Lemon Squeezy alternative in Ecuador: keep $9,995 of $10,000

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On a $10,000 bank transfer payment from a client in the United States to a business in Ecuador, Lemon Squeezy takes $595.50 in fees. Playto takes $5.00 and adds zero markup, so you keep $9,995.00. The table below also shows PayPal, Dodo Payments, Paddle and 2Checkout.

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Fees on $10,000 by bank transfer

  • Lemon SqueezyYou receive $9,404.50$595.50
  • PlaytoYou receive $9,995.00$5.00

The numbers

What lands in your bank

Example payments from a client in the United States to a business in Ecuador. All fees included. Taxes not included.

Difference on $10,000
$590.50
By bank transfer, what reaches you with Playto compared with Lemon Squeezy.
Lemon Squeezy all in
$595.50
Of a $10,000 bank transfer payment.
Playto all in
$5.00
On a $10,000 bank transfer.
Ways to pay
30+
From 170+ countries.
Client pays by card: what you receive
Provider$1,000$5,000$10,000
Playto$974.70$4,874.70$9,749.70
Lemon Squeezy1,2$940.00$4,702.00$9,404.50
PayPal3$935.70$4,706.05$9,412.40
Dodo Payments4≤ $959.60≤ $4,799.60≤ $9,599.60
Paddle5,6≤ $949.50≤ $4,749.50≤ $9,499.50
2Checkout8,9,10≤ $929.65≤ $4,709.65≤ $9,434.65
Client pays by bank transfer: what you receive
Provider$1,000$5,000$10,000
Playto$995.00$4,995.00$9,995.00
Lemon Squeezy2$940.00$4,702.00$9,404.50
PayPalNot listedNot listedNot listed
Dodo Payments4≤ $985.00≤ $4,985.00≤ $9,985.00
Paddle6,7≤ $965.00≤ $4,825.00≤ $9,650.00
2Checkout9,10,11≤ $929.65≤ $4,709.65≤ $9,434.65
  1. 1.Lemon Squeezy: Platform fee. www.lemonsqueezy.com/pricing, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  2. 2.Lemon Squeezy: Transfer fee to a bank outside the US; Lemon Squeezy: Platform fee (same for ACH bank debits). docs.lemonsqueezy.com/help/getting-started/fees, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  3. 3.PayPal: Payment fee for a client outside Ecuador; PayPal: Withdrawal fee for USD to a bank account in Ecuador. www.paypal.com/ec/business/paypal-business-fees?locale.x=en_EC, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  4. 4.Dodo Payments: Card or wallet fee; Dodo Payments: ACH Direct Debit fee (charged instead of the card fee). dodopayments.com/pricing, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  5. 5.Paddle: Paddle Checkout fee. www.paddle.com/pricing, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  6. 6.Paddle: Transfer of USD to a bank outside the US: free or a $15 SWIFT fee (not published). www.paddle.com/help/manage/get-paid/is-there-a-fee-taken-for-payouts, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  7. 7.Paddle: Fee on a Paddle invoice paid by bank transfer. www.paddle.com/legal/terms, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  8. 8.2Checkout: 2Sell fee per sale. www.2checkout.com/pricing/, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  9. 9.2Checkout: Cross-border fee (Ecuador is not exempt). docs.2checkout.com/product-catalog/product-catalog/pricing-and-charge-scenarios/cross-border-payments-fee-charges, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  10. 10.2Checkout: Wire transfer fee for USD to your bank (one a month). docs.2checkout.com/get-started/getting-started/payouts, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  11. 11.2Checkout: 2Sell fee per sale (also on wire-paid orders). docs.2checkout.com/payments/payments/payment-methods, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Where the money goes

$10,000 by bank transfer, line by line

Lemon Squeezy

  • Platform fee (same for ACH bank debits)2$500.50
  • Transfer fee to a bank outside the US2$95.00
  • Total$595.50
  • You receive$9,404.50

Playto

  • Bank transfer fee$5.00
  • Total$5.00
  • You receive$9,995.00

Prices from playto.so/pricing. Playto adds zero markup.

Getting paid in Ecuador

The basics, with sources

Public facts from official sources, each with its date. Not advice: check with your bank.

Currency

US dollar (USD).

Source: www.six-group.com, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Local bank payments

Bank transfers in Ecuador go through the SPI, the Central Bank of Ecuador's interbank payment system. It sends money through banks, savings and credit cooperatives and mutualistas to people and businesses with current or savings accounts.

Source: www.bce.fin.ec, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Money rules

Ecuador's Monetary and Financial Code says all deals, money transactions and their accounting records in Ecuador are stated in US dollars.

Source: www.bce.fin.ec, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Calculator

Try your own amount

From $1,000 to $50,000, by card or bank transfer, for a client in the United States paying a business in Ecuador.

$10,000
$1,000$50,000

Fees charged

  • Lemon SqueezyYou receive $9,404.50$595.50
  • PlaytoYou receive $9,995.00$5.00

Side by side

Lemon Squeezy and Playto, in plain numbers

What adds to the cost with Lemon Squeezy

  • All in, Lemon Squeezy takes $595.50 (6.0%) of a $10,000 payment by card or bank transfer. Playto takes $250.30 by card and $5.00 by bank transfer.

When Lemon Squeezy is still the right choice

  • Your clients pay you inside your own country. A local payment method can cost less there. Playto is built for clients abroad.

Switching

Move from Lemon Squeezy in three steps

  1. 1

    Request an invite

    Tell us about your business. Playto checks every business before it gets in.

  2. 2

    Send a payment link

    Share a link or an invoice. Your client can pay 30+ ways, from 170+ countries.

  3. 3

    Get paid

    Cards cost 2.5% + $0.30. Bank transfers are never more than $5. Playto adds zero markup.

FAQ

Lemon Squeezy alternative in Ecuador: questions

Is Playto cheaper than Lemon Squeezy in Ecuador?
Yes, at every amount from $1,000 to $50,000 we checked, by card and by bank transfer, for a client in the United States paying a business in Ecuador. On $10,000 by bank transfer, Lemon Squeezy takes $595.50 and Playto takes $5.00. Taxes are not included.
What are the alternatives to Lemon Squeezy for a business in Ecuador?
On a $10,000 bank transfer payment from a client in the United States to a business in Ecuador: Dodo Payments takes at least $15.00; Paddle takes at least $350.00; 2Checkout takes at least $565.35; Playto takes $5.00. Each number comes from the provider's own pricing page. PayPal lists no bank transfer option for this case.
How does a business in Ecuador get paid from abroad?
Send your client a payment link or an invoice. Your client can pay 30+ ways, from 170+ countries. They pick a card, a wallet or a bank transfer (ACH, SEPA, UK and wires).
How much does Lemon Squeezy charge on a $10,000 payment from the United States?
By bank transfer, Lemon Squeezy takes $595.50 on $10,000, so $9,404.50 reaches a business in Ecuador. Its fees are the $500.50 platform fee and the $95.00 transfer fee to a bank outside the US. These numbers come from Lemon Squeezy's own pricing pages, checked 17 Oct 2026.
How much does Playto cost?
Cards and wallets cost 2.5% + $0.30, the same for every card. Bank transfers are never more than $5. Playto adds zero markup. There are no monthly fees and no setup fees. Payments between Playto users are free.
How do I move from Lemon Squeezy to Playto?
Request an invite and tell us about your business. Playto checks every business before it gets in. Then send your client a payment link or an invoice.

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