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Best PaymentsFree plan

The developer-favorite way to take payments and subscriptions.

4.8Editorial score2.9% + 30¢ per charge
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Best for
Accepting online payments in any app or site
Pricing
2.9% + 30¢ per charge
Category
Business
Free plan
Yes

Pros & cons

Pros

  • No monthly fee
  • Best-in-class docs
  • Handles subscriptions + invoices

Cons

  • Setup needs some tech
  • Payouts have a delay

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The score above is our editorial assessment, not an average of user reviews. Pricing and features change often — always confirm current details on Stripe's official site.