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PayPal Braintree vs Stripe Payments
Both stand on payment gateways. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
Braintree supports a broad set of payment methods alongside recurring and marketplace payments. Compare the monthly plan amount and transaction fees, and check eligibility before relying on the charity rate.
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Visit Stripe Payments The facts
| PayPal Braintree | Stripe Payments | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | paypal.com | stripe.com |
| On payment gateways | #55 of 66 | #59 of 66 |
PayPal Braintree: what it does well
- Supports payments in 130 currencies.
- Recurring and marketplace payments are supported.
- Offers API and SDK coverage.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Transaction fees apply to cards and third-party digital wallets.
- Verified charity rate requires eligibility and pre-approval.
Stripe Payments: what it does well
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