Stripe

by Stripe · San Francisco, United States · Since 2010

Global payments infrastructure with APIs for online businesses.

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

What is Stripe?

Stripe is payment gateways & upi from Stripe, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2010. Global payments infrastructure with APIs for online businesses.

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

+16 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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Stripe features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Stripe 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

Stripe pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Stripe 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 stripe.com.

Specifications

Category: Payment gateways & UPI
Vendor: Stripe
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2010
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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Stripe — frequently asked questions

What is Stripe?+

Stripe is payment gateways & upi by Stripe. Global payments infrastructure with APIs for online businesses.

How much does Stripe cost?+

Stripe 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 Stripe offer a free trial or free plan?+

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

Is Stripe made in India?+

No. Stripe is developed by Stripe in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Stripe best suited for?+

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

What are the best alternatives to Stripe?+

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 Stripe deployed?+

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