PayPal

by PayPal · San Jose, United States · Since 1998

Cross-border payments for Indian exporters and freelancers.

Starting price: Pay as you go
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.4; transparency & India fit

What is PayPal?

PayPal is payment gateways & upi from PayPal, based in San Jose, United States and has been building software since 1998. Cross-border payments for Indian exporters and freelancers.

Payment gateways let you collect money online through UPI, cards, net banking, wallets and EMI, and settle it to your bank. In India the gateway choice affects success rates, settlement speed and the fees you pay on every rupee, so it deserves more attention than the sign-up flow suggests.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

+28 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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PayPal features

Category-standard capabilities plus what PayPal adds. Verify depth in a demo.

UPI, cards, net banking, wallets and EMI
Payment links and pages without a website
Recurring payments and e-mandates
Payouts and vendor payments
Smart routing for higher success rates
Settlement cycles (T+1, instant)
Plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce and apps
Dashboards, refunds and dispute management

PayPal pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How PayPal charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on paypal.com.

Specifications

Category: Payment gateways & UPI
Vendor: PayPal
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1998
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: Pay as you go
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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PayPal — frequently asked questions

What is PayPal?+

PayPal is payment gateways & upi by PayPal. Cross-border payments for Indian exporters and freelancers.

How much does PayPal cost?+

PayPal does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does PayPal offer a free trial or free plan?+

PayPal typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is PayPal made in India?+

No. PayPal is developed by PayPal in San Jose, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is PayPal best suited for?+

PayPal suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for payment gateways & upi.

What are the best alternatives to PayPal?+

Popular alternatives in payment gateways & upi include PayU, Razorpay, Paytm Payment Gateway. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is PayPal deployed?+

PayPal is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.