About Stripe

Stripe is a cloud-based solution that offers a varied set of unified APIs and tools that enable businesses to manage and accept payments online. Stripe handles key payment functions, such as subscriptions, storing cards and direct payouts to user bank accounts. It also offers solutions for mobile and web payments that are specially built for developers. Stripe enables businesses to accept international debit cards, credit cards and currencies. Other key features include full-stack payments, PCI compliance, invoice paying, instant payment acceptance, shared customers and the collection of transaction fees. Stripe does not require any card storage fees, validation fees, setup fees, monthly fees or refund fees. Stripe provides support options such as online support, a customer knowledge base and forums. Additionally, Stripe can be integrated with applications such as Shopify, FreshBooks, Zoho Invoice, Zoho Subscriptions, TalentLMS, Squarespace, Sellsy, Intercom, Slack, Zapier and Abacus.
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Stripe pricing

Stripe does not have a free version and does not offer a free trial.

Starting Price:
Not provided by vendor
Free Version:
No
Free trial:
No

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Stripe Reviews for UK Users

Feature rating

Value for Money
4.4
Functionality
4.5
Ease of Use
4.5
Customer Support
4.3
5 reviews of 3,165 View all reviews
Joseph
Joseph
  • Industry: Fund-Raising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 11/12/2024

Stripe Review

I’ve always had great service and results.

Pros

Must have 3rd party service for payments. Great service and always works.

Cons

Can be a bit technical to set up if the form doesn’t automatically connect via Stripe.

Alternatives Considered

Square Payments

Reasons for Choosing Stripe

PayPal was not popular among my customers

Switched From

PayPal

Reasons for Switching to Stripe

It easily integrates with services I already use
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 11/12/2024

Fast and flawless. Protects the business against abuse

Whenever I need a payment processor for a business, the first choice is Stripe.
It allows you to create buy buttons, subscriptions, invoices and everything you need to run an online business directly from the dashboard, it even has an API in case you need to program something custom.
For a simple business I can create everything related to payments from the dashboard.

Pros

Fast and flawless payment processor. Transfers run smoothly and protects business money from fraudulent customers.
Many product and subscription configuration options.

Cons

Daily transfer options are somewhat limited and the control panel is a bit cumbersome at first, but you get used to it.
The first week can be a bit tedious due to all the verification process, but is ok.

Jennifer
Jennifer
  • Industry: Graphic Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
2

3
Reviewed on 23/01/2025

This system Needs Improvement

I have been using them for years but the fees can be quite high, the support is lacking

Pros

easy to create payment links and accept payment

Cons

When there is an issue, no one is willing to take ownership and fix it.

Stephanie
  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 26/10/2024

Stripe - your go to for money transactions!

I have used Stripe for various businesses over the last 7 or 8 years, and I have been able to trust them with my money transactions.

Pros

Stripe is super convenient because it runs everything in the background, but I still have the control to go into Stripe and refund transactions, see canceled transactions, and see when they happened. I very much appreciate Stripe!

Cons

The fees are a bit high, the delay in money is a bit daunting, and there is the hassle of getting a new bank account verified.

Alternatives Considered

Square Point of Sale, Tithe.ly and Breeze ChMS

Reasons for Switching to Stripe

It was a bigger software and had more ability for us to ultilize more functionality out of it.
Daniel
  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 15/01/2025

Great product, just a bit expensive

Overall generally good, easy for developers and quality product.
Just a little expensive

Pros

ease of use and plenty of features to work with overall a lot of functionality and options

Cons

Expensive to operate
Can be a little complicated

Alternatives Considered

Revolut Business

Reasons for Choosing Stripe

PayPal was more expensive and has less features

Switched From

PayPal and PayPal Zettle

Reasons for Switching to Stripe

Not as specialised as STRIPE and not as well known

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