3,000+ teams sell globally with Creem. 3.9% + 30¢ flat. No monthly fees. No tax headaches.
What is Creem?
Creem is a Merchant of Record for developers who sell software globally. Payments, subscriptions, tax compliance, chargebacks, revenue splits, payouts. All handled. You focus on your product. We are the legal seller of record. We collect and remit VAT, GST, and sales tax in 190+ countries so you never touch a tax form.Most Competitive MoR
3.9% + 30¢ flat. No monthly fees, no setup costs, no hidden charges. You only pay when you earn.
Global Tax Compliance
VAT, GST, and sales tax across 190+ countries. 28+ US states, EU (Estonia OSS), UK, South Korea, and growing.
Built for Developers
TypeScript SDK, Next.js adapter, CLI, and a clean API. Integrate in minutes.
AI-Native Platform
First payment platform with agent onboarding. Your AI assistant can set up your entire store via SKILL.md.
Why Teams Switch to Creem
Tax Compliance is Eating Your Time
Tax Compliance is Eating Your Time
The Problem: Selling globally means VAT, GST, and sales tax across dozens of jurisdictions. Different rates, thresholds, filing requirements. Most founders ignore it (risky), hire expensive accountants, or avoid selling internationally.Creem’s Solution: As your Merchant of Record, we are the legal seller. We calculate, collect, file, and remit all taxes worldwide. You never touch a tax form. This isn’t a plugin. It’s how Creem works by default.
You're Paying Too Much in Fees
You're Paying Too Much in Fees
The Problem: Most MoR solutions charge 5-8% per transaction plus monthly platform fees. On a 2-4 per transaction gone.Creem’s Solution: 3.9% + 30¢ flat. No monthly fees. No minimums. No tiered pricing that punishes small volume. The most competitive MoR on the market.
Your Payment Provider Wasn't Built for Developers
Your Payment Provider Wasn't Built for Developers
The Problem: Dashboard-first platforms force you into click-through wizards. That doesn’t scale, and it doesn’t work for teams that automate everything.Creem’s Solution: Everything is API-first. The CLI lets you manage products, subscriptions, and transactions from the terminal. JSON output for scripting. Interactive TUI for browsing. SKILL.md lets AI agents onboard themselves autonomously.
You Need More Than Payments
You Need More Than Payments
The Problem: Payments are just the start. You need affiliates, revenue splits, license keys, and subscription lifecycle handling. Cobbling together 5 tools is a nightmare.Creem’s Solution: Creem includes affiliate programs, revenue splits, license keys, subscription management (trials, upgrades, downgrades, cancellations), webhooks, and a customer portal. One platform, one integration.
Core Features
One-time Payments
Sell digital products, templates, courses, or software licenses with instant checkout.
Subscriptions
Recurring billing with automatic renewals, dunning, trials, and plan management.
License Keys
Generate and deliver software license keys automatically on purchase.
Affiliate Programs
Built-in affiliate tracking with automatic commission splits and payouts.
Revenue Splits
Split payments between co-founders, partners, or collaborators automatically.
Global Tax Compliance
VAT, GST, sales tax in 190+ countries. Calculated, collected, and remitted for you.
Developer Tools
TypeScript SDK
Type-safe SDK for Node.js, Deno, and Bun. Full API coverage with auto-generated types.
Next.js Adapter
Drop-in integration for Next.js with server actions and webhook handling.
Creem CLI
Manage your store from the terminal. Interactive TUI + JSON output for automation.
AI Agent Integration
Your AI agent can operate Creem autonomously. No dashboards, no clicking.- Install the Creem CLI via Homebrew
- Configure authentication
- Create products, set up webhooks, and integrate into your codebase
- Monitor your store and flag issues
Agent Onboarding Guide
Learn how AI agents can self-onboard and manage your Creem store.
Quick Start
Create Your Account
Sign up at creem.io and create your store. No credit card required.
Get Your API Keys
Grab your test API key from the dashboard. Keys prefixed with
creem_test_ use the sandbox environment.Create a Product & Accept Payments
- Dashboard
- CLI
- API
Create a product in the dashboard, set pricing, and generate a checkout link. Share it anywhere.
Set Up Webhooks
Listen for payment events to sync your app. See the Webhooks guide for signature verification and event handling.
Coming from LemonSqueezy?
Creem has a one-command migration tool to bring your products over.Migrate to Creem
Step-by-step guide to migrate from LemonSqueezy with the Creem CLI.
Integration Options
Checkout Links
No-code solution. Create a link, share it anywhere, start getting paid.
Checkout API
Programmatically create checkout sessions for custom flows.
TypeScript SDK
Full API coverage with type safety and auto-generated types.
Next.js Adapter
Server actions, webhook verification, and checkout helpers for Next.js.
Creem CLI
Terminal-first store management. Interactive TUI + JSON output for scripts.
AI Agent (SKILL.md)
Let your AI agent onboard itself and manage your store autonomously.
For Customers
If you purchased a product through Creem’s payment platform:Cancel Subscription
Guide for customers to cancel their subscriptions through the portal.
Update Payment Method
Instructions for updating payment information and billing details.
FAQ
How fast can I start accepting payments?
How fast can I start accepting payments?
Most developers go from zero to first payment in under 10 minutes. Create an account, set up a product, generate a checkout link. That’s it.
What payment methods do you support?
What payment methods do you support?
Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local payment methods based on customer location. WeChat Pay and Alipay support coming soon.
How does pricing work?
How does pricing work?
3.9% + 30¢ per successful transaction. No monthly fees, no setup costs, no hidden charges. You only pay when you earn.
What makes Creem different from Stripe?
What makes Creem different from Stripe?
Stripe is a payment processor. You’re still responsible for tax compliance, filing, and remittance. Creem is a Merchant of Record. We are the legal seller, handling all of that for you. Plus affiliates, revenue splits, and license keys out of the box.
Can I migrate from LemonSqueezy?
Can I migrate from LemonSqueezy?
Yes. The CLI includes a
creem migrate lemon-squeezy command that brings your products over automatically. See the migration guide for details.Can my AI agent manage my Creem store?
Can my AI agent manage my Creem store?
Yes. Point any AI coding assistant at creem.io/SKILL.md. It will install the CLI, configure auth, and help you integrate. The CLI also outputs JSON for automated scripting.