Cleverbridge
Merchant of record platform for global software and SaaS sales
Founded
2005
Starting Price
Contact sales
Category
Payment Processing
Last updated April 27, 2026
About Cleverbridge
Cleverbridge is a cloud-based ecommerce and merchant of record platform that helps software and SaaS companies sell globally. It handles payments, subscription billing, tax compliance, fraud prevention, and localization in 240+ countries, letting vendors focus on product while Cleverbridge manages the complex backend of cross-border commerce.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- True merchant of record model eliminates global tax and compliance headaches
- Supports 40+ payment methods including localized options in emerging markets
- Strong subscription and recurring billing capabilities built for software vendors
- Handles fraud detection and chargebacks on your behalf
- Experienced in software and SaaS industries with 20+ years in the space
Key Features
Merchant of Record
Acts as the seller of record so you don't need to handle tax collection, remittance, or compliance in global markets
Subscription Management
Configure fixed, tiered, or usage-based pricing, manage renewals, dunning, and promotions
Global Payments
Supports 40+ payment methods and 30+ currencies with localized checkout experiences
Tax & Compliance
Automated VAT, GST, and sales tax handling across 100+ jurisdictions
Fraud Prevention
Built-in risk scoring and fraud detection tuned for digital goods and SaaS
Lifecycle Marketing
Automated cart recovery, renewal reminders, upsell campaigns, and win-back flows
Analytics & Reporting
Revenue dashboards, cohort analysis, MRR tracking, and churn reports
Pricing
Custom
Contact sales
- Revenue share model
- Merchant of record services
- Global tax compliance
- Subscription billing
- Fraud protection
Best For
Global SaaS Expansion
Sell software internationally without setting up local entities or handling VAT/GST compliance
Subscription Billing
Manage recurring billing, renewals, and dunning for subscription-based products
Digital Goods Sales
Sell downloadable software, licenses, and digital products with built-in fraud protection
Enterprise Software Distribution
Handle complex B2B deals with multiple currencies, payment terms, and tax rules
