# Checkout ![Freemius Overlay Checkout](/help/assets/ideal-img/freemius-overlay-checkout.51413e6.480.png) The **Freemius Checkout** is a secure, embeddable checkout solution crafted to help software makers sell their products effortlessly. Whether you are selling SaaS, WordPress plugins, desktop apps, or web browser extensions, Freemius offers a seamless and secure payment experience for your customers, accepting global payments without writing custom code. ## Integrating the Freemius Checkout[​](#integrating-the-freemius-checkout "Direct link to Integrating the Freemius Checkout") The Freemius Checkout provides multiple ways for customers to purchase your product, including: * [Checkout Overlay](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/integration/overlay-checkout/.md) * [Hosted Checkout](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/integration/hosted-checkout/.md) * [In-Dashboard Upgrading in WP Admin](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/getting-started/making-your-first-sale/.md#in-dashboard-upgrading-in-wp-admin) - *available for WordPress plugins and themes only* ### Processing a Purchase[​](#processing-a-purchase "Direct link to Processing a Purchase") For WordPress products, the Checkout provides a license key immediately after a purchase and your customers can start using your product right away. See our [setup guide](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/wordpress/.md). For SaaS & Apps, you might often want to process the purchase on your end. It can be facilitated using webhooks or API calls along with the checkout's [redirections](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/integration/hosted-checkout/.md#redirection-after-a-successful-purchase) or [callbacks](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/integration/freemius-checkout-buy-button/.md#callbacks) feature. See our [SaaS & Apps setup guide](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/saas/.md) for more details. ### Embedding or Linking the Checkout[​](#embedding-or-linking-the-checkout "Direct link to Embedding or Linking the Checkout") You can embed Freemius Checkout in your website, email marketing, and social media using: * The generated checkout links or overlay code snippet from the Freemius Developer Dashboard. [](/help/videos/freemius-dashboard-checkout-link.mp4) * Or the [Freemius for WordPress plugin](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/wordpress/freemius-for-wordpress/.md) if your customer-facing site is built on WordPress. **Read the [Integration Guides](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/integration/.md) to get started.** ## Key Capabilities[​](#key-capabilities "Direct link to Key Capabilities") ### Payment Methods[​](#payment-methods "Direct link to Payment Methods") Securely accept credit cards and PayPal with full SCA and 3DS 2.0 compliance for European markets. ### Subscription Billing with Dunning[​](#subscription-billing-with-dunning "Direct link to Subscription Billing with Dunning") Supports full subscription management, auto-renewals, and [failed-payment recovery mechanisms](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/marketing-automation/dunning-failed-payments/.md) that help stabilize recurring revenue streams. ### One-off or Lifetime Purchases[​](#one-off-or-lifetime-purchases "Direct link to One-off or Lifetime Purchases") Sell one-time or lifetime purchases alongside subscriptions. Useful to sell lifetime licenses for installable software or consumable units for SaaS products. ### Easy Upgrades & Downgrades[​](#easy-upgrades--downgrades "Direct link to Easy Upgrades & Downgrades") Freemius Checkout supports [proration](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/features/proration/.md) out of the box, allowing customers to upgrade or downgrade their plans seamlessly. ### Global-Ready Features[​](#global-ready-features "Direct link to Global-Ready Features") * [Multi-currency](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/selling-with-freemius/multi-currency/.md) supporting USD, EUR, and GBP. * Available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish and Hrvatski. * Automated tax compliance: UK and EU VAT, US sales tax based on the buyer's geo-location. * Various payment methods: Credit Cards, PayPal, and iDeal (Netherlands). ### Conversion Optimization Tools[​](#conversion-optimization-tools "Direct link to Conversion Optimization Tools") To improve conversion rates, the checkout includes the following features: * [Cart abandonment recovery](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/marketing-automation/cart-abandonment-recovery/.md) * [Exit-intent coupons](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/marketing-automation/special-coupons-discounts/.md#exit-intent-coupon--1-hour-fomo) * [Upsells](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/features/upsell-toggles/.md) * [Social-proofing](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/features/social-proofing-ui/.md) ### Developer-Friendly & Customizable[​](#developer-friendly--customizable "Direct link to Developer-Friendly & Customizable") * [Customizable features](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/customization/customizing-confirmation-dialog/.md) to match your approach. * Supports [advanced tracking and analytics integrations](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/features/tracking-analytics/.md). * Style the checkout to match your brand via [custom CSS](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/customization/applying-css-customization/.md). * Feature-rich [Buy Button API](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/integration/freemius-checkout-buy-button/.md) for advanced use cases. ### Security & Compliance[​](#security--compliance "Direct link to Security & Compliance") * [GDPR-ready](https://freemius.com/help/help/documentation/checkout/features/gdpr/.md) and PCI compliant. * Accessibility baked in out of the box.