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At a Glance
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments
Star Rating
(2,317)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 per month
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Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Star Rating
(234)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PayPal excels in its Instant Payment feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for quick transactions, while Stripe Connect also performs well with a score of 9.1, but some users mention that PayPal's user interface is more intuitive for immediate transactions.
  • Reviewers mention that Stripe Connect offers superior Recurring Billing capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to PayPal's 8.3. Users appreciate Stripe's flexibility in managing subscription models, which is particularly beneficial for businesses with ongoing services.
  • G2 users highlight that PayPal has a more robust Multi-Currency support with a score of 8.7, while Stripe Connect falls short at 7.3. Reviewers say this makes PayPal a better choice for businesses operating in multiple countries.
  • Users on G2 report that Stripe Connect shines in its APIs, scoring 9.3, which allows for extensive customization and integration with other platforms. In contrast, PayPal's API scored lower at 8.2, leading some developers to prefer Stripe for more complex integrations.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms have similar Fraud Protection Tools, with PayPal scoring 8.6 and Stripe Connect at 8.9. However, users say that Stripe's tools are more advanced and provide better analytics for detecting fraudulent activities.
  • Users report that PayPal's Customer Portal feature is highly rated at 8.9, making it easy for customers to manage their transactions. In comparison, Stripe Connect's customer management features are less user-friendly, leading to a lower satisfaction score.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PayPal Payments
On Website - Basic
$0
per month
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Stripe Connect
No pricing available
Free Trial
PayPal Payments
No trial information available
Stripe Connect
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,982
8.8
199
Ease of Use
9.0
2,006
8.9
202
Ease of Setup
8.7
472
9.0
118
Ease of Admin
8.3
311
9.0
118
Quality of Support
8.3
1,866
8.2
162
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
308
8.8
113
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
1,955
8.5
198
Features by Category
8.6
1,840
8.2
177
Payment Options
Feature Not Available
8.1
103
Feature Not Available
9.0
135
9.0
1541
9.0
142
9.2
1568
9.3
171
8.4
1150
7.7
71
8.4
1073
7.8
69
Feature Not Available
8.3
59
8.8
450
7.0
22
8.9
482
8.0
28
Administration
Feature Not Available
8.7
167
Feature Not Available
8.7
125
8.5
1465
8.2
149
8.5
1327
8.5
112
Feature Not Available
7.7
101
8.5
401
6.1
18
8.3
394
5.8
17
8.3
383
6.3
16
Security
8.6
611
9.2
99
Feature Not Available
8.8
126
8.6
1137
9.0
127
8.8
1311
9.0
126
8.6
400
5.8
19
Development
8.3
1255
8.7
133
Feature Not Available
9.2
151
8.4
1074
8.2
92
8.7
1172
8.9
100
Platform
8.9
1426
9.3
162
8.9
1311
8.9
118
8.8
1288
8.9
118
8.7
1050
9.0
81
8.6
1045
8.9
75
Feature Not Available
8.3
43
8.5
398
6.5
19
8.7
412
7.7
20
Agentic AI - Payment Gateways
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
183
Not enough data
Administration - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
8.9
161
Not enough data
8.9
155
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.5
149
Not enough data
Payment Tools - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
8.8
162
Not enough data
8.8
162
Not enough data
8.8
148
Not enough data
8.7
152
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) features
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.6
524
Not enough data
Payment Processing
9.2
146
Not enough data
8.9
142
Not enough data
9.2
144
Not enough data
8.9
141
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
140
Not enough data
8.8
142
Not enough data
7.5
143
Not enough data
8.6
138
Not enough data
8.5
401
6.1
18
8.3
394
5.8
17
8.3
383
6.3
16
Payment Options
8.8
450
7.0
22
8.9
482
8.0
28
Security
8.6
400
5.8
19
Platform
8.5
398
6.5
19
8.7
412
7.7
20
Payments OrchestrationHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.8
30
Not enough data
Architecture
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
Processing
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Risk & Compliance
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.7
28
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Payments Orchestration
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
PayPal Payments and Stripe Connect are categorized as Payment Gateways
Unique Categories
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect is categorized as Financial Data APIs
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.7%
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
74.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.4%
Reviewers' Industry
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Computer Software
6.5%
Retail
5.7%
Internet
4.0%
Other
70.3%
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Computer Software
18.9%
Internet
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Marketing and Advertising
7.3%
Retail
3.4%
Other
51.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Raviraj R.
RR
Raviraj R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The very idea of transferring money via email excites me, as you don't need to remember the 16 digit account number or debit/credit card number or any other account details for Money Transfer. The seamless way in which it integrates is quite appreciable.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Igor A.
IA
Igor A.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

When I tried to withdraw my money to my bank account, they first told me that the security system is blocking my transaction and suggested to try in 72 hours after I have tried in 72 hours, it was the same, then I write a message to support asking about...

Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jakub A.
JA
Jakub A.
Verified User in Events Services

Stripe has been the easiest and most accommodating payment service I've used. You can integrate them into your website with relatively low technical skill-set and in terms of time to set up the service (for basic payment integration), I'd rank them near the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Thomas M.
TM
Thomas M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

No "investment" by Stripe in you. Account is so easy to setup that they are very quick to close your account at the slightest perception of problems with literally no advance notice and no opportunity for resolution. Stripe is notorious for making claims...

Alternatives
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments Alternatives
Payoneer
Payoneer
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GoCardless
GoCardless
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BlueSnap
BlueSnap
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Square Payments
Square Payments
Add Square Payments
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect Alternatives
Payoneer
Payoneer
Add Payoneer
GoCardless
GoCardless
Add GoCardless
Square Payments
Square Payments
Add Square Payments
Apple Pay for merchants
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Discussions
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments Discussions
Allow visa gift card
8 Comments
Anh Hòa H.
AH
I used to know about Visa card and virtual master card on paypal 2 years ago...Possibly good and also accept payments on main and data endRead more
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7 Comments
Lucas K.
LK
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how to add money to paypal
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Ryan Z.
RZ
You must log in to your bank account and link it to PayPal after verifying it through stripe opt a OTP.Read more
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect Discussions
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