Xsolla
Los Angeles, California, United States
What it is
Xsolla provides tools for video game businesses to sell, monetise, distribute and grow games. Its stated audience includes developers, publishers, creators, resellers, payment providers and advertisers. The merchant-of-record service covers 200+ countries and regions, 1,000+ payment methods and 130+ currencies. Web Shop combines direct-to-player sales with payments, LiveOps, analytics and first-party player data, and can sell items, currency packs, bundles and subscriptions with regional pricing and restrictions. Xsolla SDK 3 supports iOS, Android, Unity, Epic Games Store and standalone PC builds. Its purchase flow uses four API calls: authentication, catalog loading, purchase and finalisation. Xsolla describes fraud controls using cross-game analytics, machine learning, transaction checks and manual review. It says sensitive data uses TLS and PFS encryption, with DDoS protection and SOC and PCI DSS certification. SDK 3 costs $5, paid once, billed as 5% per transaction, with no monthly fees or minimum volume.
For and against
For
- Payments across 200+ countries and regions
- Web Shop supports items and subscriptions
- SDK targets mobile and PC builds
- Fraud checks and manual review
- Multilingual, 24/7 end-user support
Against
- No free plan
- SDK fee is 5% per transaction
- General pricing directs buyers to contact form
The verdict
Xsolla combines game commerce, payment processing, web-shop tools and SDK integrations for multiple game-business roles. The SDK has a clearly stated transaction fee, while broader pricing requires contacting Xsolla.
Who it suits
Xsolla suits game developers, publishers and creators that need commerce, subscriptions, digital delivery, payments or player-facing web shops. It also addresses resellers, payment providers and advertisers.
Plans and prices
Xsolla SDK 3
No backend infrastructure for standard purchase flows · hosted payment processing · multi-platform checkout
Read 29 Sep 2026 · xsolla.com
On the record
- Audience
- Xsolla says its solutions serve game developers, publishers, creators, resellers, payment providers, and advertisers.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Authentication
- Web Shop supports automatic deep-link login, PWA home-screen access, and authentication through 30+ third-party providers or a customer's OAuth 2.0.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- End-user support
- Xsolla says it provides multilingual, 24/7 end-user support, including chargeback and refund handling.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Fraud prevention
- Xsolla describes a fraud system using cross-game analytics, machine learning, multiple transaction checks, and manual review of suspicious transactions.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Global payments
- Xsolla says its merchant of record offering covers 200+ countries and regions, 1,000+ payment methods, and 130+ currencies.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Xsolla SDK 3 lists iOS, Android, Unity, Epic Games Store, and standalone PC builds as supported targets.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Pricing availability
- The general pricing URL redirects to a contact form; the SDK page states a 5% per-transaction fee with no monthly fees or minimum volume.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Privacy and compliance
- Xsolla states that it complies with GDPR and PCI DSS v3.2 Level 1 and adheres to SSAE16 SOC-1 Type II and ISO 27001 standards.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- SDK integration
- The SDK purchase flow is described as four API calls: authenticate, load catalog, purchase, and finalize.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- Xsolla says it is SOC and PCI DSS certified, encrypts sensitive data with TLS and PFS, and provides DDoS protection.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Web Shop
- Web Shop combines direct-to-player sales with payments, LiveOps, analytics, and first-party player data.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Web Shop catalog
- Web Shop can sell in-game items, currency packs, bundles, and subscriptions, with regional pricing and restrictions.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- What it does
- Xsolla provides tools and services for video game businesses to sell, monetize, distribute, and grow games.xsolla.com · read 29 Sep 2026
