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Compare FastSpring and Stripe Billing 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
2.9% + 30¢ per successful charge
FastSpring
Star Rating
(185)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FastSpringStripe Billing
Star Rating
(131)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
2.9% + 30¢ per successful charge
Learn more about Stripe BillingSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that FastSpring excels in its "Quality of Support," with a score of 9.1, while Stripe Billing's support is rated lower at 8.4. Reviewers mention that FastSpring's customer service is responsive and helpful, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing reliable assistance.
- Reviewers mention that FastSpring offers superior "Billing Automation" features, scoring 8.8 compared to Stripe Billing's 9.1. However, users on G2 highlight that Stripe's automation capabilities are robust, particularly in handling recurring billing processes efficiently.
- Users say that FastSpring shines in "Bill Generation" with high scores in "Templates" (9.0) and "Digital Billing" (9.4), indicating a user-friendly experience for creating invoices. In contrast, Stripe Billing's capabilities in this area are solid but do not match the level of customization offered by FastSpring.
- G2 users report that FastSpring's "Personalized Billing" feature is rated at 8.1, which is lower than Stripe Billing's 9.1. Reviewers mention that Stripe allows for more tailored billing options, making it a better fit for businesses with diverse pricing strategies.
- Users on G2 highlight that FastSpring's "Product Direction" score of 8.2 indicates a strong commitment to evolving its features, while Stripe Billing's higher score of 9.0 suggests a more proactive approach to product development and user feedback integration.
- Reviewers mention that FastSpring's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.2, which is lower than Stripe Billing's 8.7. Users report that Stripe provides a more straightforward onboarding process, making it easier for new users to get started quickly.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FastSpring
No pricing availableStripe Billing
Simple pricing
2.9% + 30¢
per successful charge
- No monthly fees
- No refund costs
- No hidden fees
Free Trial
FastSpring
Free Trial is available
Stripe Billing
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
153
9.2
108
Ease of Use
8.8
153
9.2
108
Ease of Setup
8.2
110
8.8
61
Ease of Admin
8.9
109
8.8
52
Quality of Support
9.1
149
8.5
91
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
109
8.2
54
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
147
9.1
103
Features by Category
Billing and Payments
8.2
15
8.7
19
8.1
14
9.2
18
8.8
15
8.1
18
Revenue Recognition
7.9
12
8.6
16
8.5
10
7.3
15
8.8
10
8.2
16
Revenue Optimization
8.3
11
6.9
14
7.7
10
6.7
14
6.9
12
6.2
15
8.3
8
8.1
16
Billing
8.8
32
|
Verified
9.3
40
|
Verified
8.1
20
|
Verified
8.6
36
|
Verified
7.5
26
|
Verified
8.3
40
|
Verified
8.7
17
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Dunning
8.9
18
|
Verified
8.7
35
|
Verified
7.5
22
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
15
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Performance
8.5
24
|
Verified
8.5
39
|
Verified
8.6
29
|
Verified
7.4
37
|
Verified
8.1
25
|
Verified
8.2
38
|
Verified
Reporting
8.1
15
|
Verified
8.4
29
|
Verified
7.7
14
|
Verified
7.7
27
|
Verified
7.7
15
|
Verified
8.5
32
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
9.4
43
Not enough data
9.3
40
Bill Processing
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
9.0
44
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.3
36
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Management
8.5
9
|
Verified
7.9
19
|
Verified
8.9
14
|
Verified
9.0
24
|
Verified
7.7
8
|
Verified
8.3
19
|
Verified
8.6
14
|
Verified
9.0
23
|
Verified
Products & Plans
8.6
12
|
Verified
8.4
21
|
Verified
8.8
8
|
Verified
8.4
19
|
Verified
8.3
12
|
Verified
8.7
21
|
Verified
9.1
11
|
Verified
8.7
19
|
Verified
Pricing
9.0
13
|
Verified
9.3
24
|
Verified
8.5
12
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
8.0
9
|
Verified
9.1
20
|
Verified
Revenue Management
8.3
12
|
Verified
9.8
22
|
Verified
8.7
10
|
Verified
9.2
19
|
Verified
8.2
13
|
Verified
9.1
22
|
Verified
9.1
11
|
Verified
9.4
23
|
Verified
Integration
8.2
14
|
Verified
9.1
26
|
Verified
7.3
10
|
Verified
8.8
24
|
Verified
8.1
9
|
Verified
7.7
22
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Subscription Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remittance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Merchandising/Marketing
8.2
68
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Product Catalog
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
Order Process
9.2
85
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
Multi-Channel Support
8.7
46
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
8.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
9.2
77
Not enough data
9.4
82
Not enough data
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FastSpring and Stripe Billing are categorized as Subscription Billing, Subscription Revenue Management, Subscription Management, and Billing
Unique Categories
FastSpring is categorized as E-Commerce Platforms, Sales Tax and VAT Compliance, and Merchant of Record
Stripe Billing has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FastSpring
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Stripe Billing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
42.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.8%
Internet
6.8%
Music
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
30.7%
Computer Software
14.6%
Marketing and Advertising
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.3%
Internet
6.5%
Accounting
5.7%
Other
55.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
FastSpring
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bogdan D.
Verified User in Computer Software
We are selling our software online through the store that FastSpring provides. We love the platform and the solution. But the dashboard usability could definitely use some improvements. It's getting there but slower than we'd all want.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Graphic Design
Over the years (since 2014) I experienced many technical issues with Fastspring. Unfortunately, their system is unstable and losing customers because the payment gateway is not working is the last thing you want. What makes things even worse they provide...
Stripe Billing
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dustin W. S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
As someone who has multiple ecommerce businesses with varying business models, Stripe is always the easiest payment gateway to integrate. The API allows for so many different applications to interface with it, and their support has always been prompt and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mouhsine D.
Verified User in Real Estate
I have an LLC, and I'm offering digital marketing services. After I used my account for a month with a 0% refund dispute, they shut down my account, saying that my business is considered high risque without explaining any further, and they held my $4K for...
Bogdan D.
Verified User in Computer Software
We are selling our software online through the store that FastSpring provides. We love the platform and the solution. But the dashboard usability could definitely use some improvements. It's getting there but slower than we'd all want.
Dustin W. S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
As someone who has multiple ecommerce businesses with varying business models, Stripe is always the easiest payment gateway to integrate. The API allows for so many different applications to interface with it, and their support has always been prompt and...
Verified User in Graphic Design
Over the years (since 2014) I experienced many technical issues with Fastspring. Unfortunately, their system is unstable and losing customers because the payment gateway is not working is the last thing you want. What makes things even worse they provide...
Mouhsine D.
Verified User in Real Estate
I have an LLC, and I'm offering digital marketing services. After I used my account for a month with a 0% refund dispute, they shut down my account, saying that my business is considered high risque without explaining any further, and they held my $4K for...
Alternatives
Discussions
Is the affiliation platform more easy to use than when it was created?
1 comment
CG
Hi Jean, thank you for your question. We have made some significant changes to our affiliate program over the years in an effort to make it easier to use for...Read more
Has anybody had a successful relationship with this business?
1 comment
MH
Frankly speaking, I started to get along well with my business only when I started to take seriously the need to use different documents. For example,...Read more
How much does FastSpring cost?
1 comment
EM
FastSpring has 2 pricing options: An 8.9% fee of the total transaction value of the transaction. A 5.9% fee of the total transaction's value, plus 95 cents...Read more
What is stripe billing?
1 comment
KH
A set of tools that allows you to accept payments globally. It combines subscription management, a no-code billing portal and is flexible and well integrated.Read more
Yes, you can set up recurring payments with Stripe using their subscription and billing features.
1 comment
QS
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
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