Stripe
Payment processing platform with APIs for online businesses
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2.9% + 30¢ per transaction
Stripe is the gold standard for online payments. It powers millions of businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
For solo founders, Stripe Checkout provides the fastest path to accepting payments. You can have a working payment flow in under an hour. The dashboard is intuitive, and the documentation is among the best in the industry.
Pros
- ✓ Excellent documentation and developer experience
- ✓ Handles global payments and currencies
- ✓ Built-in fraud protection
Cons
- ✗ Higher fees than some alternatives
- ✗ Account holds can happen without warning