Joy vs Recharge
Joy says it does the job of Recharge for less. Here's the price, what you get, and what you give up.
0.5% fees vs 1.34–1.49%
Up to 60% less than Recharge
Joy keeps transaction fees as low as 0.5% with no per-order fees vs Recharge's 1.34–1.49% plus 19¢/order, and most merchants leaving Recharge save around 60%.
Joy is smaller, with fewer integrations than Recharge.
| Joy | Recharge | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 0.5% fees vs 1.34–1.49% | — |
| Saving | 60% less | — |
| Best for | Joy keeps transaction fees as low as 0.5% with no per-order fees vs Recharge's 1.34–1.49% plus 19¢/order, and most merchants leaving Recharge save around 60%. | Teams that want the biggest, most complete option |
| Trade-off | Fewer integrations than the big tool | You pay more |
| Last checked | 2026-11-10 |
Questions people ask
Is Joy cheaper than Recharge?
Joy says it is, by about 60%: 0.5% fees vs 1.34–1.49%. Check both pricing pages before you buy.
What do you give up switching from Recharge to Joy?
Joy is smaller than Recharge, so expect fewer integrations and add-ons. Try it with a small part of your work first.
What do you get with Joy?
Joy keeps transaction fees as low as 0.5% with no per-order fees vs Recharge's 1.34–1.49% plus 19¢/order, and most merchants leaving Recharge save around 60%.
How do I switch from Recharge to Joy?
Export your data first, test a small import, run both side by side for a week, then cancel before your renewal date.