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PayPal

PayPal

Global e-commerce

VS

Braintree

Mobile Apps

Braintree
Fees from
2.9% + $0.30 + split fees vs 2.89% + $0.29
Features

2 shared

3 unique to PayPal · 2 unique to Braintree
Regions

4 shared

3 unique to PayPal
Pay methods

9 shared

10 unique to PayPal

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7 features · 19 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
PayPal PayPal
Braintree Braintree
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.9% + $0.30 + split fees
2.89% + $0.29
Settlement
Time to receive funds
3–5 business days
1–3 business days
Founded
1998
2007
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Chicago, Illinois
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
PayPal leads (5 vs 4)
Crypto Support Unique
✓
—
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
Instant Payout
✓
✓
Instant Sandbox
✓
✓
Low Fees Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
PayPal leads (19 vs 9)
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bancontact Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Blik Unique
✓
—
Bnpl
✓
✓
Crypto Unique
✓
—
Discover
✓
✓
Eps Unique
✓
—
Giropay Unique
✓
—
Google Pay
✓
✓
Ideal Unique
✓
—
Mastercard
✓
✓
Paypal
✓
✓
Przelewy24 Unique
✓
—
Sofort Unique
✓
—
Trustly Unique
✓
—
Venmo
✓
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
PayPal leads (7 vs 4)
Africa Unique
✓
—
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
✓
—
Middle East Unique
✓
—
North America
✓
✓
Oceania
✓
✓

PayPal is best when you...

Global e-commerce
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Braintree
Need Enterprise
Not available with Braintree
Want coverage in Africa, Latin America, Middle East
Braintree doesn't cover these regions
View PayPal

Braintree is best when you...

Mobile Apps
Need Recurring Payments
Not available with PayPal
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with PayPal
View Braintree

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PayPal and Braintree?
They share 9 payment methods and 4 regions. PayPal adds Bancontact, Bank Transfer, BLIK and 7 more that Braintree does not list; PayPal also covers Africa, Latin America and 1 more; only PayPal offers Crypto Support, Enterprise and 1 more; only Braintree offers Recurring Payments, Startup Friendly.
Which is cheaper, PayPal or Braintree?
PayPal has published rates from 2.9% + $0.30 + split fees; Braintree has published rates from 2.89% + $0.29. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use PayPal and Braintree?
PayPal lists 7 regions and 19 payment methods; Braintree lists 4 and 9. both cover Asia, Europe, North America and 1 more. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do PayPal and Braintree compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; PayPal settles in 3–5 business days, Braintree in 1–3 business days.

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