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Payplug

French SMEs

A French payment solution backed by Groupe BPCE with privileged connections to Cartes Bancaires (CB). Payplug provides online and in-store payments, fraud prevention, and acceptance optimization for French and European merchants.

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Stripe

SaaS & Developers

A developer-first payment platform known for its exceptional API design and comprehensive documentation. Stripe offers a full suite of payment infrastructure tools supporting over 100 payment methods across 135+ currencies. Ideal for SaaS companies, startups, and any business that values a modern developer experience.

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Detailed Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Fees
Payplug

Contact for pricing

Stripe

2.9% + $0.30

Category
Payplug
traditional
Stripe
traditional
Available Regions
Payplug
Europe
Stripe
North AmericaEuropeAsiaOceaniaLatin America
Key Features
Payplug
Startup Friendly
Stripe
Instant Payments
Instant Sandbox
Recurring Payments
Startup Friendly
SDKs & Libraries
Payplug

7 Available

Stripe

11 Available

Payment Methods
Payplug

8 Supported

Stripe

18 Supported

Common Ground

Shared Regions

Europe

Shared Features

Startup Friendly

When to Choose Stripe

Choose Stripe if you need features like Instant Payments or Instant Sandbox, or your business operates in North America or Asia, or you want a broader feature set. With fees of 2.9% + $0.30, it's ideal for businesses focused on saas & developers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Payplug and Stripe?

Payplug is best for french smes, while Stripe is best for saas & developers. Payplug charges Contact for pricing and Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.

Which is cheaper, Payplug or Stripe?

Payplug charges Contact for pricing while Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30. The best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features. Compare their full fee structures for your specific use case.

Can I use both Payplug and Stripe together?

Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Payplug and Stripe can complement each other depending on your needs.