Dodo Payments Fee & Merchant of Record Calculator
Calculate Dodo Payments transaction fees, net proceeds, and effective merchant processing rates. Cites official Dodo Payments pricing.
Calculated Results
Fee Per Transaction
$2.60
Effective Fee Rate
5.32%
Total Monthly Fees
$521.00
Net Monthly Proceeds
$9279.00
Dodo Payments Merchant of Record rate includes global sales tax/VAT remittance.
About this tool
Dodo Payments is a modern Merchant of Record (MoR) designed specifically for developers and software founders selling digital subscriptions globally. Unlike traditional payment gateways where you are the merchant of record responsible for global sales tax compliance, VAT registration, local filings, and currency conversions, an MoR acts as the legal reseller of your software. In exchange, Dodo Payments charges 4% + 40¢ per domestic US card transaction, plus 1.5% for international payments and 0.5% for subscriptions, according to its published pricing. By taking on liability for international tax remittance, fraudulent chargebacks, and compliance filings across 100+ countries, an MoR can eliminate thousands of dollars in accounting and legal overhead. Use this calculator to model your net proceeds and monthly processing costs using Dodo Payments.
How It Works
- 1Input your average subscription transaction amount.
- 2Input your expected monthly transaction count.
- 3Review the Dodo Payments fee assumption (default 4.5% + $0.40: the 4% + 40¢ base rate plus 0.5% for subscriptions; international payments add 1.5%).
- 4Inspect your calculated fee per transaction, total monthly deductions, and net deposited revenue.
Formula & Math
Transparent LogicFee = (Transaction Amount × (MoR% / 100)) + Fixed Fee ($0.40)
Worked Practical Example
A SaaS charges $29/mo to 300 US subscribers using Dodo Payments (4% + 40¢ base, plus 0.5% for subscriptions).
Calculation / Steps
Fee per tx: ($29 × 0.045) + $0.40 = $1.305 + $0.40 = $1.71. Net per tx = $27.30. Total monthly fees = 300 × $1.705 = $511.50.
Expected Result
$1.71 fee per transaction (5.88% effective rate); $8,188.50 net proceeds on $8,700 gross billing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a payment gateway and a Merchant of Record?+
A gateway (like standard Stripe) routes payments, leaving tax registration and compliance to you. A Merchant of Record (like Dodo Payments) legally sells the software and handles all tax filings.
Does Dodo Payments handle global sales tax and VAT?+
Yes. As the Merchant of Record, Dodo automatically calculates, collects, and remits VAT/GST in jurisdictions worldwide.
Does BoolBul support Dodo Payments?+
Yes. BoolBul provides native server adapters for Dodo Payments, allowing you to run cancellation flows and apply pause/discount offers effortlessly.
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