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PayPal

★★★★4.458k reviews2.99% + fixed fee per transaction (typical)

The most widely recognized online payment brand, valued for buyer trust as much as functionality.

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Summary

PayPal's biggest edge over Stripe or Square is brand recognition — customers trust the checkout button. Its per-transaction fees and dispute process are frequent points of complaint from sellers compared to Stripe's developer-friendly tooling.

Strengths

Ease of Use
85
Value
74
Features
76
Support
68

Pricing

Starter
2.99% + fixed fee per transaction (typical)
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
2.99% + fixed fee per transaction (typical)
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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