Stripe Connect Pricing Overview

Stripe Connect offers a clear, purpose-built framework for handling marketplace and platform payment flows. The architecture supports connected accounts with different integration depths, from fully branded custom accounts to lighter, hosted standards.

I value its native models for routing funds, including direct charges, destination charges, and separate charges with transfers. These patterns align with common marketplace scenarios and reduce the need for custom payment logic.

Onboarding flows are mature and handle KYC, identity verification, and sanctions checks without having to manage these processes in-house. The hosted experience is streamlined and automatically adjusts to local compliance requirements.

The payout features are flexible, with options for scheduled payouts, instant payouts to bank accounts, delayed disbursement windows, and multi-currency support. Global payment method coverage is broad, with support for cards, wallets, bank debits, and locally preferred methods in multiple regions.

Operationally, the dashboard and reporting tools are practical for managing balances, reconciling transactions, and configuring payout timing per connected account. The documentation is detailed, with marketplace-specific examples and guidance for each payment flow type.

Security and compliance are aligned with PCI DSS Level 1 standards, with fraud prevention and data handling built into the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing that I dislike or that doesn't work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to implement. Easy to use. Easy to create payment links. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Support is lacking. High fees, wont let you charge the customer the stripe fees. Charges you even more fee's for Instant payouts. its insane. Its legalized theft. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.