Neon

neonpay.com
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The DTC merchant of record for mobile games

How to Replace Neon

Overview

Neon is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce platform built specifically for mobile game developers and publishers. It serves as a merchant of record, handling payments, taxes, fraud protection, and compliance while enabling game studios to achieve 4X higher conversion rates and keep more revenue from player purchases.

Features

18 features across 9 categories

Administration(1)

Multi-Environment Management

Build and manage tailored web destinations across all environments

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(2)

Real-Time Data & Reporting

Transparent fees and real-time data for performance optimization

Transaction-Level Reporting

Detailed transaction-level reporting including taxes, processing, FX, and itemized costs

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Compliance(4)

Compliance & Privacy

Ensure compliance and privacy with industry-leading standards

Global Tax Management

Calculate, collect, and remit sales tax globally so developers don't have to

Merchant of Record Services

Full MoR handling of payments, taxes, fraud, and compliance

PCI Compliance & Data Regulation

Safeguard transactions by ensuring PCI payment security and data regulation compliance

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Integration(2)

Developer-First API

Built to quickly integrate, flexibly adapt, and effortlessly scale DTC channels

GameLink

Product that enables seamless transition from in-game to web experiences

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Payment Processing(4)

Chargeback & Dispute Management

Handles disputes and chargebacks with focus on fraud management and risk decisions

Global Currency Conversion

Handle all foreign currency conversions across the globe

Multi-Payment Method Support

Accepts most local payment methods globally, helping never miss a payment

Secure Checkout

Designed to help players complete purchases quickly and get back to playing. Can integrate with existing store or Neon's webshop

Personalization(1)

Dynamic Offer Personalization

Personalize each player's experience with unique, dynamic offers

Also in: Insider CDP, Iterable, Calendly

Pricing(1)

Competitive Payment Rates

Strong relationships with PSPs to pass the best rates along to developers

Security(2)

Data Security

Robust data security and support to deliver a trusted experience

ML-Powered Fraud ProtectionAI

Sophisticated machine learning models review and flag suspicious transactions

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Airtable

eCommerce(1)

Customizable Webshops

Direct-to-player webshops that let you keep more revenue while putting games and brand first with personalization throughout

Pricing

All-In Model

Popular
Custom
  • Single all-inclusive percentage (typically under 10%)
  • Covers everything regardless of payment method
  • Easy to forecast costs
  • Protects from surprise fees
  • MoR handles payment optimization

Hybrid Model

Custom
  • Percentage fee plus small fixed charge (e.g., 5% + $0.30)
  • Fair pricing for larger purchases
  • Prevents runaway costs
  • Keeps margins more stable
  • Less ideal for microtransactions

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Neon. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Neon alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 18 features.

Buy Neon

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Neon saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 18 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.