Stripe

Developer-focused online payments platform for accepting cards, wallets and local payment methods worldwide.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, iOS, Android

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Is Stripe free?

No, it's a paid product

Custom domain price:: $10 per month

Checked on Stripe's site Nov 8, 2026

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About Stripe

Stripe is a payments platform used by startups and large internet companies to accept money online and in person. Developers integrate its APIs or use prebuilt pieces such as Checkout, payment links and embeddable UI elements; non-developers can send invoices and payment links from the dashboard. It supports cards, digital wallets, bank debits and many local payment methods across a large number of currencies. Around the core gateway sit products for subscription billing, tax calculation, fraud screening, marketplace payouts (Connect), card issuing and in-person terminals. Standard pricing is pay-as-you-go per successful transaction with no setup or monthly fee; rates differ by country and payment method, and large businesses can get custom pricing. Stripe is known for clear documentation and test tooling, which is why it is a default choice for SaaS and marketplaces. Availability depends on the country where your business is registered, so check that your country is supported before building on it.

Best for: SaaS companies and marketplaces that sell internationally and want strong developer tooling.

Stripe pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from Stripe's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Pricing	Pay as you go, no setup or monthly fees	Nov 8, 2026	stripe.com
Custom domain price	$10 per month	Nov 8, 2026	stripe.com
Card pricing	2.9% + a fixed fee per successful domestic card charge	Nov 8, 2026	stripe.com

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What works

Well-documented APIs with a full test mode
Large set of payment methods and currencies from one integration
Billing, tax, fraud and marketplace payouts available as add-ons

Why people leave

Not available to businesses in every country
Add-on products like Billing and Tax carry their own fees
Rates vary by country and payment method, so costs need checking per market

Stripe vs Razorpay, Cashfree Payments and Paddle

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Attribute	Stripe	Razorpay	Cashfree Payments	Paddle
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Verified price	$10 per month	Custom pricing above ₹5,00,000 monthly revenue	₹20 per IMPS/NEFT/RTGS payment	—
Free plan	No	No	No	No
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	Web	Web

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Top Stripe alternatives

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1
Razorpay
Better choice for India-based businesses that need UPI and netbanking.
61.8
2
Cashfree Payments
Indian gateway with UPI, payouts and a lower standard domestic rate.
59.4
3
Paddle
Acts as merchant of record, so it handles global sales tax and VAT for software sellers.
56.8
4
Lemon Squeezy
Merchant-of-record checkout aimed at indie software and digital product sellers.
54.4
5
PayPal
Buyers already know and trust the PayPal button, and it works in many markets without building a custom checkout.
50.0

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Stripe: common questions

What is Stripe?

Stripe: Developer-focused online payments platform for accepting cards, wallets and local payment methods worldwide. Best for saaS companies and marketplaces that sell internationally and want strong developer tooling. Available for Web, iOS and Android.

Is Stripe free?

No, Stripe is a paid product. Custom domain price: $10 per month (checked on Stripe's own site).

How much does Stripe cost?

Stripe is a paid product. Pricing: Pay as you go, no setup or monthly fees; Custom domain price: $10 per month; Card pricing: 2.9% + a fixed fee per successful domestic card charge. Checked on Stripe's own site, November 2026.

Is Stripe open source?

No, Stripe is not open source.

What platforms does Stripe run on?

Stripe is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Stripe?

The highest-ranked Stripe alternatives right now are Razorpay, Cashfree Payments and Paddle. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Stripe vs Razorpay: what's the difference?

Both Stripe and Razorpay are paid products. Verified prices: Stripe $10 per month, Razorpay Custom pricing above ₹5,00,000 monthly revenue. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

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Stripe facts

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Setup and monthly fees: None on standard pricing; Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab); “Stripe does not charge setup fees, monthly fees, or any other hidden fees like closure fees.”
Currencies: 135+; Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab); “135+ currencies Process”
Payment methods: 100+; Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab); “100+ payment methods From Alipay to iDEAL, seamlessly support popular payment methods.”
Tax automation: Calculations in 100+ countries; Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab); “Scale with confidence by automating tax calculations and collections in 100+ countries.”
Pricing: Pay as you go, no setup or monthly fees; Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab); “pay-as-you-go pricing. No setup fees, monthly fees, or hidden fees.”
Custom domain price: $10 per month; Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab); “Custom domain Use your own domain while hosting your payments page or customer portal on Stripe. US$10.00 per month”
Card pricing: 2.9% + a fixed fee per successful domestic card charge; Checked Nov 8, 2026stripe.com(opens source in a new tab); “2.9% + CA$0.30 per successful transaction for domestic cards”