You built software — an API, a dev tool, a starter kit. Now you need to monetize it. Traditional payment platforms weren't built for developers. You want usage-based billing for your AI API. License keys that auto-provision. GitHub repo access for paying users. Discord roles for subscribers. Each feature means custom code.
Polar is payments infrastructure designed for developer products. 4 lines of code adds checkout. Usage billing auto-ingests token consumption from OpenAI or Anthropic. Benefits like license keys, file downloads, GitHub access, and Discord invites work out of the box. Polar handles taxes as Merchant of Record. You ship code, Polar handles the business layer.
Features
Pricing
| Service | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| All Transactions | 4% + $0.40 | Includes Stripe fees |
| Merchant of Record | Included | Tax handling worldwide |
| Benefits (License Keys) | Included | Auto-provisioned |
| GitHub Access | Included | Private repo gating |
| Discord Invites | Included | Auto-role assignment |
| Usage Billing | Included | LLM, API metering |
| Volume Discounts | Available | Negotiated rates |
No hidden fees. 20% cheaper than other MoR platforms. Open source on GitHub.
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