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Stripe

Payment infrastructure for the internet

Free
Starting price
4.4/5
G2 rating
2
Pricing plans
2010
Founded

Stripe is the leading payment processing platform for internet businesses. Beyond payments, it offers billing, subscriptions, invoicing, fraud prevention, and financial infrastructure used by startups and enterprises worldwide.

Key features

Payment processingSubscriptions & billingInvoicingFraud prevention (Radar)Revenue recognitionConnect (marketplace payments)Tax calculation

Pros

  • Best developer experience
  • Extensive API
  • Scales from startup to enterprise
  • Global reach (135+ currencies)

Cons

  • Higher per-transaction fees than some alternatives
  • Complex disputes process
  • Not ideal for high-risk merchants

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