Lemon Squeezy alternative · India · 2026

Lemon Squeezy alternative in India: 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 India, 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 Stripe, PayPal, Payoneer and Dodo Payments.

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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 India. 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
Stripe3$937.00$4,685.00$9,370.00
PayPal4$927.03$4,636.31$9,272.91
Payoneer5≤ $960.80≤ $4,805.96≤ $9,612.41
Dodo Payments7≤ $934.60≤ $4,774.60≤ $9,574.60
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
StripeNot listedNot listedNot listed
PayPalNot listedNot listedNot listed
Payoneer5,6≤ $990.00≤ $4,950.00≤ $9,900.00
Dodo Payments7≤ $960.00≤ $4,960.00≤ $9,960.00
  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.Stripe: Fee for an international card charged in USD; Stripe: Currency conversion surcharge (USD to INR). stripe.com/in/pricing, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  4. 4.PayPal: Payment fee for a client outside India; PayPal: Conversion to INR above PayPal's base rate. www.paypal.com/in/business/paypal-business-fees, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  5. 5.Payoneer: Card payment fee; Payoneer: Withdrawal fee to an Indian bank in INR (1% to 4%; we count the lowest). www.payoneer.com/en-in/about/pricing/, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  6. 6.Payoneer: Receiving a US bank transfer. www.payoneer.com/en-in/multi-currency-account/, checked 17 Oct 2026.
  7. 7.Dodo Payments: Card or wallet fee; Dodo Payments: USD SWIFT transfer fee to a non-US business (one a month); Dodo Payments: ACH Direct Debit fee. dodopayments.com/pricing, 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 India

The basics, with sources

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

Currency

Indian rupee (INR).

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

Local bank payments

Banks in India send money between accounts with NEFT, which the Reserve Bank of India runs.

Source: www.rbi.org.in, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Purpose codes

The Reserve Bank of India has a list of purpose codes for reporting money that comes in from abroad. For example, P0802 is for software setup and advice, and P1007 is for advertising and trade fairs.

Source: www.rbi.org.in, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Proof of payment (eBRC)

Banks send DGFT, India's foreign trade office, records of the payments you get from abroad. You then self-certify your eBRC (electronic Bank Realisation Certificate) from those records on the DGFT portal.

Source: www.dgft.gov.in, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Money rules

From 1 October 2026, money for services sold abroad must reach India within nine months of the invoice date, or twelve months if you bill or get paid in rupees. Your bank can allow more time if you ask and give a reason.

Source: www.rbi.org.in, checked 17 Oct 2026.

Exchange rate, for scale

1 USD = 95.83 INR (US Treasury reference rate, 30 Sept 2026). The rate on the day of a payment will differ.

Source: fiscaldata.treasury.gov.

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 India.

$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 India: questions

Is Playto cheaper than Lemon Squeezy in India?
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 India. 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 India?
On a $10,000 bank transfer payment from a client in the United States to a business in India: Payoneer takes at least $100.00; Dodo Payments takes at least $40.00; Playto takes $5.00. Each number comes from the provider's own pricing page. Stripe and PayPal list no bank transfer option for this case.
How does a business in India 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 India. 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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