Link by Stripe
Stripe's checkout wallet that saves your cards, bank and addresses to pay in one click online.
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Is Link by Stripe free?
Yes, free to use
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PayPalFree plan + paid
Apple WalletFree
Google WalletFree
- Verified facts
- 4 of 4
- Alternatives ranked
- 4
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About Link by Stripe
Link is a consumer wallet built by Stripe that stores your payment methods, billing addresses and shipping details so you can check out quickly at any online shop that uses Stripe. Once you have verified your email or phone, Link autofills your details at checkout across devices and browsers. You can save cards, bank accounts, buy-now-pay-later options and crypto wallets, switch between them, and manage subscriptions bought through Link, including changing the payment method or adding a backup. Link also lets AI agents pay on your behalf, with you approving each amount. It suits online shoppers who buy from many smaller merchants and want something faster than typing card details each time. It is free for shoppers; merchants pay through Stripe. It works in the browser at checkout and through the Link web app, but only at businesses that accept Link.
Best for: Online shoppers who buy from many Stripe-powered stores and want faster checkout.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free for shoppers and works at a very large number of online stores
- Stores cards, bank accounts, BNPL and crypto wallets in one place
- Lets you manage subscriptions paid through Link
Why people leave
- Only works at merchants that accept Link through Stripe
- No in-store tap-to-pay like Apple Wallet or Google Wallet
- Saved bank connections share account data with Stripe
Link by Stripe vs PayPal, Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Link by Stripe | PayPal | Apple Wallet | Google Wallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan + paid | Free | Free |
| Verified price | — | — | — | — |
| Free plan | Free app | Yes | Free app | Free app |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, macOS | Android, Web |
Top Link by Stripe alternatives
See all 4- 1PayPal68.8
Accepted at far more shops worldwide, with buyer protection and a balance you can send to people.
- 2Apple Wallet64.8
Pays online and in stores with Face ID on Apple devices, at almost any card-accepting merchant.
- 3Google Wallet61.8
One-tap checkout online and contactless payments in stores on Android.
- 4
Amazon Pay51.2Uses your Amazon account's saved cards and addresses at participating online stores.
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Link by Stripe: common questions
What is Link by Stripe?
Link by Stripe: Stripe's checkout wallet that saves your cards, bank and addresses to pay in one click online. Best for online shoppers who buy from many Stripe-powered stores and want faster checkout. Available for Web.
Is Link by Stripe free?
Yes, Link by Stripe is free to use.
Is Link by Stripe open source?
No, Link by Stripe is not open source.
What platforms does Link by Stripe run on?
Link by Stripe is available for Web.
What are the best alternatives to Link by Stripe?
The highest-ranked Link by Stripe alternatives right now are PayPal, Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Link by Stripe vs PayPal: what's the difference?
Link by Stripe is free to use; PayPal is free with paid plans. Only PayPal runs on iOS and Android.