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Compare Paddle and Stripe Billing 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
2.9% + 30¢ per successful charge
Paddle
Star Rating
(203)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
Learn more about PaddleStripe 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 Stripe Billing excels in its personalized billing capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to Paddle's 8.8. Reviewers mention that this feature allows for tailored billing experiences that enhance customer satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Paddle shines in custom pricing, achieving a score of 9.0, while Stripe Billing lags behind at 7.9. Users appreciate Paddle's flexibility in offering varied pricing models that cater to different customer needs.
- G2 users highlight Stripe Billing's superior digital billing functionality, with a score of 9.4 versus Paddle's 8.3. Reviewers say this feature simplifies the billing process and improves user experience significantly.
- Users on G2 report that Stripe Billing's recurring billing feature is highly effective, scoring 9.2, while Paddle's score of 8.4 indicates room for improvement. Reviewers mention that Stripe's automation in this area reduces manual effort and errors.
- Reviewers mention that Paddle's renewals feature stands out with a score of 9.3, compared to Stripe's 8.9. Users say this functionality helps streamline the renewal process, making it easier for businesses to retain customers.
- Users report that Stripe Billing offers better billing automation with a score of 9.1, while Paddle scores 9.0. Reviewers mention that this automation significantly reduces administrative workload, allowing teams to focus on growth.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paddle
5% + 50c per transaction
Pay As You Go
Global payments and billing unified in one platform, with cross-border sales tax compliance and fraud protection. No migration fees, monthly fees, or hidden extras.
- Global payments and billing
- Cross-border sales tax compliance
- Fraud protection and chargeback processing
Stripe Billing
Simple pricing
2.9% + 30¢
per successful charge
- No monthly fees
- No refund costs
- No hidden fees
Free Trial
Paddle
Free Trial is available
Stripe Billing
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
159
9.2
108
Ease of Use
9.0
163
9.2
108
Ease of Setup
8.8
128
8.8
61
Ease of Admin
8.9
113
8.8
52
Quality of Support
8.4
161
8.5
91
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
111
8.2
54
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
157
9.1
103
Features by Category
Billing and Payments
8.7
29
8.7
19
8.6
28
9.2
18
8.8
30
8.1
18
Revenue Recognition
7.7
26
8.6
16
Feature Not Available
7.3
15
Feature Not Available
8.2
16
Revenue Optimization
7.2
25
6.9
14
7.2
24
6.7
14
7.3
25
6.2
15
7.1
26
8.1
16
Billing
8.9
61
|
Verified
9.3
40
|
Verified
8.2
49
|
Verified
8.6
36
|
Verified
8.0
51
|
Verified
8.3
40
|
Verified
7.3
44
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Dunning
7.9
44
|
Verified
8.7
35
|
Verified
7.8
49
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
41
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Performance
8.2
49
|
Verified
8.5
39
|
Verified
8.0
57
|
Verified
7.4
37
|
Verified
7.9
59
|
Verified
8.2
38
|
Verified
Reporting
7.5
42
|
Verified
8.4
29
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
27
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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
8.1
39
8.9
39
8.7
41
9.4
43
8.9
43
9.3
40
Bill Processing
8.4
36
8.7
37
8.0
37
8.9
38
8.9
42
9.0
44
Integration
8.6
38
9.0
45
9.0
40
8.9
45
7.7
33
8.3
36
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Management
7.8
31
|
Verified
7.9
19
|
Verified
8.5
39
|
Verified
9.0
24
|
Verified
7.3
24
|
Verified
8.3
19
|
Verified
9.2
34
|
Verified
9.0
23
|
Verified
Products & Plans
8.5
31
|
Verified
8.4
21
|
Verified
7.7
27
|
Verified
8.4
19
|
Verified
8.0
37
|
Verified
8.7
21
|
Verified
8.0
29
|
Verified
8.7
19
|
Verified
Pricing
8.9
38
|
Verified
9.3
24
|
Verified
8.6
38
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
7.6
30
|
Verified
9.1
20
|
Verified
Revenue Management
8.8
34
|
Verified
9.8
22
|
Verified
8.2
29
|
Verified
9.2
19
|
Verified
8.5
30
|
Verified
9.1
22
|
Verified
8.5
33
|
Verified
9.4
23
|
Verified
Integration
8.6
35
|
Verified
9.1
26
|
Verified
7.7
31
|
Verified
8.8
24
|
Verified
7.4
28
|
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
9.6
40
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
Integrations
7.9
38
Not enough data
Remittance
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
Tax management - Merchant of Record
9.6
21
Not enough data
9.6
20
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Administration - Merchant of Record
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
Payment failure - Failed Payment Recovery
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Customer Communication - Failed Payment Recovery
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Advance payment method update - Failed Payment Recovery
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
Failed payment analytics - Failed Payment Recovery
9.0
12
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paddle and Stripe Billing are categorized as Subscription Billing, Subscription Revenue Management, Billing, and Subscription Management
Unique Categories
Paddle is categorized as Merchant of Record, Sales Tax and VAT Compliance, and Failed Payment Recovery
Stripe Billing has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paddle
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
51.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Internet
6.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Design
3.0%
Other
24.4%
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
Paddle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
William W.
Verified User in Computer Software
The admin interface is hugely better over that of competing services. It is very easy to track orders and view day-to-day sales. Customers also seem to greatly enjoy the checkout experience and I often get asked what checkout I am using on my websites....
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
The support is completely unresponsive, with simple questions taking up to 5 days to get an answer. When contacting you are shown a message saying "Our Customer Support team is currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries.." but don't be fooled: that...
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...
William W.
Verified User in Computer Software
The admin interface is hugely better over that of competing services. It is very easy to track orders and view day-to-day sales. Customers also seem to greatly enjoy the checkout experience and I often get asked what checkout I am using on my websites....
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 Computer Software
The support is completely unresponsive, with simple questions taking up to 5 days to get an answer. When contacting you are shown a message saying "Our Customer Support team is currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries.." but don't be fooled: that...
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
We support credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers.
1 comment
Official Response from Paddle
By selling your product through Paddle, you can immediately accept purchases via:
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Discover
Diners...Read more
Which currencies do you offer?
1 comment
Official Response from Paddle
In order to help you sell your products throughout the world, Paddle accepts payments in a wide range of currencies:
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Australian...Read more
I support a wide range of languages, including but not limited to English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, and many others. If you have a specific language in mind, feel free to ask!
1 comment
Official Response from Paddle
The Paddle Checkout is localized in the following...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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