Does dodo payments use Stripe
No, Dodo Payments does not use Stripe as its underlying payment processor; it runs as an independent payment gateway and Merchant of Record with its own infrastructure.
The two platforms take on different roles in a sale:
- Dodo Payments: As a Merchant of Record (MoR), Dodo legally sells the product on the seller's behalf and handles global taxes, invoicing and compliance as part of the service.
- Stripe: Stripe works mainly as a payment processor, so responsibility for global tax and compliance stays with the business using it.
Because Dodo does not sit on top of Stripe, it is often described as an alternative to Stripe rather than a layer built over it. It is commonly considered by founders in countries such as India and by businesses that want cross-border tax handling built in without Stripe's usual onboarding hurdles. A Medium review describes Stripe India's move to an invite-only model in 2024 and 2025 as a hurdle for developers in India.
A comparison of Dodo Payments features and fees against Stripe also points to Dodo's focus on local payment methods and tax compliance for digital businesses selling globally.
When choosing between the two, check whether you want a processor where you manage tax and compliance yourself, or a Merchant of Record that takes on that responsibility for each sale.