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What is Stripe?
Payments infrastructure for internet businesses Stripe provides APIs for payments, billing, Connect payouts, and fraud tools so developers can launch monetization quickly.
Our verdict
Stripe's developer experience and global coverage make it the default choice for subscription and marketplace billing.
Full review
Stripe provides APIs for payments, billing, Connect payouts, and fraud tools so developers can launch monetization quickly.
Who it's for
Best for
- SaaS
- marketplaces
- e-commerce
At a glance
| Pricing | Usage-based |
|---|---|
| Starting price | 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction |
| Free plan | No |
| Free trial | No |
| Platforms | Web app |
| API | No |
| Company | Stripe |
| Apps Insight Score | 43/100 |
Why this app scored 43/100
Editorial Review 24/30
- Product quality 10/10 10/10
- Ease of use 3/5 3/5
- Feature depth 3/5 3/5
- Innovation 3/5 3/5
- Value for money 3/3 3/3
- Recommendation confidence 2/2 2/2
Trust & Verification 16/25
- AppsInsight badge installed Badge verified 15/15
- HTTPS website HTTPS 1/1
- Business support email Missing 0/1
- Privacy policy published Missing 0/2
- Terms of service published Missing 0/1
- Security certifications None listed 0/2
- Knowledge base / help center Missing 0/2
- Social profiles linked 0 profiles linked 0/1
Community 0/20
- Verified reviews & rating 0 reviews (5 needed) 0/15
- Recent reviews No reviews yet 0/5
Product Profile 3/20
- Detailed description 17 words 0/3
- Screenshots 0 screenshots 0/3
- Demo video No demo video 0/2
- FAQ 2 items 0/2
- Feature list 0 items 0/2
- Pricing published Starting price listed 2/3
- Pros & cons Pros & cons listed 1/1
- Integrations 0 integrations 0/2
- API available No 0/1
- Company details 1 of 3 details filled 0/1
Freshness 0/5
- Listing recently updated Updated 97 days ago 0/3
- Recent changelog entry No changelog entries 0/2
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How Stripe compares
| Feature | Stripe | Chime | tiun | CREEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Pricing | Usage-based | Free plan | Usage-based | Usage-based |
| Starting price | 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction | Free | $0 | 3.9% + $0.40 |
| Free plan | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Free trial | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, API / SDK | Web app, API / SDK, CLI / Terminal |
| Best for | SaaS, marketplaces, e-commerce | Solo creators, SMB marketing teams, freelancers, hourly workers, budget-conscious consumers, buyers who want fee-free mobile banking | Indie developers and early SaaS teams selling globally who want a merchant of record plus auth and analytics from one vendor. | Indie developers and small SaaS teams selling digital products globally who want tax compliance handled for them. |
Pricing
Usage-based2.9% + 30¢ per transaction
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent API and documentation
- Billing and subscriptions built-in
- Strong fraud tooling
Cons
- Fees add up on high volume
- Account approval can take time
- Support tiers cost extra
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Frequently asked questions
What is Stripe?
Stripe provides APIs for payments, billing, Connect payouts, and fraud tools so developers can launch monetization quickly.
Who is Stripe best for?
SaaS, marketplaces, e-commerce