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Stripe
The gold standard for online payments
paidFrom 2.9% + 30¢/transactionpaymentssubscriptionsbillingsaas
Overview
Stripe is a complete payments platform for internet businesses. Handles everything from accepting payments to managing subscriptions, invoicing, and marketplace payouts.
Key Features
- ✓Payment processing
- ✓Subscription billing
- ✓Invoicing
- ✓Connect (marketplaces)
- ✓Checkout & Payment Links
- ✓Revenue recognition
Pros
- +Best-in-class developer experience
- +Comprehensive API
- +Global coverage (46+ countries)
Cons
- −Higher fees than some competitors
- −Account freezes can happen
- −Complex pricing for marketplaces
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