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Stripe

Financial infrastructure to grow your revenue.

usage based Web Mobile Finance & Accounting

Stripe is a finance & accounting tool built by Stripe, LLC. It's best for Online businesses and E-commerce companies. Pricing is usage based. Main alternatives include TaxJar, Wave.

Pricing

usage based

Audience

Online businesses

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About Stripe

Stripe is a financial services platform that helps businesses of all sizes accept payments, build flexible billing models, and manage money movement. It provides tools and APIs to handle online and in-person payments, subscriptions, invoicing, and more.

Stripe is a comprehensive financial services platform designed to empower businesses of all sizes to manage their finances and grow their revenue. It offers a wide range of tools and APIs that enable businesses to accept payments online and in-person, build flexible billing models, and manage money movement with ease.

Key features of Stripe include online payment processing, subscription management, invoicing, and tools for handling sales tax and VAT. It also provides solutions for platforms and marketplaces, allowing them to facilitate payments between buyers and sellers. Stripe's infrastructure is designed to be reliable and extensible, catering to businesses from their first transaction to their billionth.

Stripe differentiates itself through its developer-friendly APIs, comprehensive documentation, and a wide range of integrations with other business tools. It also offers advanced features like fraud prevention, revenue recognition, and data analytics, providing businesses with the insights they need to optimize their financial operations.

Stripe is ideal for businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, that need a robust and scalable financial infrastructure. It is particularly well-suited for online businesses, e-commerce companies, SaaS providers, and platforms that require flexible and customizable payment solutions.

With its focus on innovation and customer success, Stripe is committed to providing businesses with the tools and support they need to thrive in the digital economy.

Key Features

Online payment processing
In-person payments via Terminal
Subscription management
Invoicing
Sales tax and VAT automation
Fraud prevention (Radar)
Revenue recognition
Data analytics (Sigma)
Global payouts
Business financing (Capital)
Connect: Payments for platforms
Issuing: Physical and virtual cards
Identity verification
Financial Connections: Linked financial account data
Payment Links: No-code payments

Pricing

usage based

Stripe offers a variety of pricing plans depending on the product. For example, standard pricing for payments is 2.5% + €0.25. Custom pricing is available for high-volume businesses or those with unique needs.

Who is it for?

Best for

  • Businesses needing to accept online payments
  • Platforms requiring payment facilitation
  • Companies seeking subscription management solutions
  • Businesses needing to automate sales tax and VAT
  • Startups looking for easy incorporation (Atlas)

Not ideal for

  • Businesses that primarily operate offline and do not need online payment processing
  • Companies with very low transaction volumes where fixed fees may be a disadvantage

Integrations

Stripe App Marketplace

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