Polar

Polar is a modern payment infrastructure platform designed to help developers and businesses monetize their software efficiently. It serves as a merchant of record, handling complex aspects like tax compliance, payment processing, and customer management, allowing users to focus on their core products. Key features include:

• Payments, Usage & Billing: Support for subscriptions, usage-based billing, and flexible pricing models.
• Customer Management: Streamlined lifecycle management with detailed analytics and profiles.
• Global Merchant of Record: Automated handling of sales tax, VAT, and other compliance requirements.
• Framework Adapters: Easy integration with popular frameworks like Next.js, TypeScript, and BetterAuth in under a minute.
• Ingestion-Based Billing: Automated usage billing strategies, including LLM token consumption for AI applications.
• Automated Product Benefits: Configurable benefits such as license keys, digital downloads, and access to GitHub repositories.

Use cases include SaaS businesses, open-source projects, and digital product sellers looking for a developer-friendly, scalable payment solution with minimal setup.