When building a SaaS app, one of the first questions you’ll face is:
How will we charge users?
From recurring subscriptions to one-time payments and license plans, payment infrastructure is mission-critical. But implementing a secure, production-grade system can be time-consuming, tricky, and expensive.
That’s why EasyLaunchpad includes a fully integrated payment module with support for Stripe and Paddle — out of the box.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how EasyLaunchpad handles payments, how it simplifies integration with major processors, and how it helps you monetize your product from day one.
The Problem: Payment Integration Is Hard
On paper, adding Stripe or Paddle looks easy. In reality, it involves:
- API authentication
- Checkout flows
- Webhook validation
- Error handling
- Subscription plan logic
- Admin-side controls
- Syncing with your front-end or product logic
That’s a lot to build before you ever collect your first dollar.
EasyLaunchpad solves this by offering a turnkey payment solution that integrates Stripe and Paddle seamlessly into both your backend logic and your admin panel.
What’s Included in the Payment Module?
The EasyLaunchpad payment module covers everything a SaaS app needs to start selling:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ Stripe & Paddle APIs | Integrated SDKs with secure API keys managed via config |
| ✅ Plan Management | Define your product plans via admin panel |
| ✅ License/Package Linking | Link Stripe/Paddle plans to system logic (e.g., access control) |
| ✅ Webhook Support | Process events like successful payments, cancellations, renewals |
| ✅ Email Triggers | Send receipts and billing notifications automatically |
| ✅ Logging & Retry Logic | Serilog + Hangfire for reliability and transparency |
Stripe Integration in .NET Core (Prebuilt)
Stripe is the most popular payment solution for modern SaaS businesses. EasyLaunchpad comes with:
- Stripe.NET SDK configured and ready to use
- Test & production API key support via appsettings.json
- Built-in handlers for:
- Checkout Session Creation
- Payment Success
- Subscription Renewal
- Customer Cancellations
No need to write custom middleware or webhook processors. It’s all wired up.
How the Flow Works (Stripe)
- User selects a plan on your website
- Checkout session is created via Stripe API
- Stripe redirects user to secure payment page
- Upon success, EasyLaunchpad receives a webhook event
- User’s plan is activated + confirmation email is sent
- Logs are stored for reporting and debugging
Paddle Integration for Global Sellers
For developers targeting international customers or needing EU/GST compliance, Paddle is often a better fit than Stripe.
EasyLaunchpad supports Paddle’s:
- Inline Checkout and Overlay Widgets
- Subscription Plans and One-Time Payments
- Webhook Events (license provisioning, payment success, cancellations)
- VAT/GST compliance without custom work
All integration is handled via modular service classes. You can switch or run both providers side-by-side.
Configuration Example
In appsettings.json, you simply configure:
“Payments”: {
“Provider”: “Stripe”, // or “Paddle”
“Stripe”: {
“SecretKey”: “sk_test_…”,
“PublishableKey”: “pk_test_…”
},
“Paddle”: {
“VendorId”: “123456”,
“APIKey”: “your-api-key”
}
}
The correct payment provider is loaded automatically using dependency injection via Autofac.
Admin Panel: Manage Plans Without Touching Code
EasyLaunchpad’s admin panel includes:
- A visual interface to create/edit plans
- Fields for price, duration, description, external plan ID (Stripe/Paddle)
- Activation/deactivation toggle
- Access scope definition (used to unlock features via roles or usage limits)
You can:
- Add a Pro Plan for $29/month
- Add a Lifetime Deal with a one-time Paddle payment
- Deactivate free trial access — all without writing new logic
Webhook Events Handled Securely
Stripe and Paddle send webhook events for:
- New subscriptions
- Payment failures
- Plan cancellations
- Upgrades/downgrades
EasyLaunchpad includes secure webhook controllers to:
- Verify authenticity
- Parse payloads
- Trigger internal actions (e.g., assign new role, update access rights)
- Log and retry failed handlers using Hangfire
You get reliable, observable payment handling with no guesswork.
Email Notifications
After a successful payment, EasyLaunchpad:
- Sends a confirmation email using DotLiquid templates
- Updates user records
- Logs the transaction with Serilog
The email system can be extended to send:
- Trial expiration reminders
- Invoice summaries
- Cancellation win-back campaigns
Logging & Monitoring
Every payment-related action is logged with Serilog:
{
“Timestamp”: “2024-07-15T12:45:23Z”,
“Level”: “Information”,
“Message”: “User subscribed to Pro Plan via Stripe”,
“UserId”: “abc123”,
“Amount”: “29.00”
}
Hangfire queues and retries any failed webhook calls, so you never miss a critical event.
Use Cases You Can Launch Today
EasyLaunchpad’s payment module supports a variety of business models:
| Model | Example |
|---|---|
| SaaS Subscriptions | $9/mo, $29/mo, custom plans |
| Lifetime Licenses | One-time Paddle payments |
| Usage-Based Billing | Extend by customizing webhook logic |
| Freemium to Paid Upgrades | Upgrade plan from admin or front-end |
| Multi-tier Plans | Feature gating via linked roles/packages |
Why It’s Better Than DIY
| With EasyLaunchpad | Without |
|---|---|
| Stripe & Paddle already integrated | Spend weeks wiring up APIs |
| Admin interface to manage plans | Hardcode JSON or use raw SQL |
| Background jobs for webhooks | Risk lost data on failed calls |
| Modular services | Spaghetti logic in controller actions |
| Email receipts & logs | Manually build custom mailers |
Final Thoughts
If you’re building a SaaS product, monetization can’t wait.
You need a secure, scalable, and flexible payment system on day one.
EasyLaunchpad gives you exactly that:
- ✅ Pre-integrated Stripe & Paddle
- ✅ Admin-side plan management
- ✅ Real-time email & logging
- ✅ Full webhook support
- ✅ Ready to grow with your product
👉 Start charging your users — not building billing logic.
Get EasyLaunchpad today at: https://easylaunchpad.com
