Braintree
Payment Processing · 2.59% + $0.49 · since 2007
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Braintree is PayPal's full-stack payment platform, offering credit card processing, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay through a single integration. It's particularly strong for businesses that want to offer PayPal alongside traditional card payments.
pros
- PayPal, Venmo, and card payments in one integration
- Drop-in UI makes implementation fast
- Strong fraud protection powered by PayPal's data
- No monthly fees — pay only per transaction
cons
- Owned by PayPal — some businesses prefer independent providers
- Developer experience not as polished as Stripe
- Account holds and freezes can be frustrating
- Documentation can be confusing to navigate
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