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Polar is an open-source merchant-of-record built for digital products and SaaS — handles tax, customer accounts, and entitlements.
Polar
FintechMerchant of record for developers.
Listed May 20, 2026Updated Jun 9, 2026
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What is Polar?
Merchant of record for developers. Polar is an open-source merchant-of-record built for digital products and SaaS — handles tax, customer accounts, and entitlements.
What category is Polar in?
Polar is listed under Fintech on Startup Spotlight, a directory of indie and micro-startups.
Who founded Polar?
Polar was founded by Birk Jernström (@birkjernstrom on X, @birkjernstrom on GitHub).
When was Polar founded?
Polar was founded in 2023.
Where can I visit Polar?
You can visit Polar at polar.sh, or view its full profile on Startup Spotlight.
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