Stripe

Stripe

SaaS & Developers

VS

Afterpay

BNPL Pioneer

Afterpay
Fees from
2.9% + $0.30 vs Custom
Features

3 shared

3 unique to Stripe
Regions

3 shared

4 unique to Stripe
Pay methods

4 shared

16 unique to Stripe · 3 unique to Afterpay

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6 features · 23 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Stripe Stripe
Afterpay Afterpay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.9% + $0.30
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–4 business days
1–5 business days
Founded
2010
2014
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Melbourne, Australia
Sandbox / Test Mode
Webhook Support
Features
Stripe leads (6 vs 3)
Crypto Support Unique
Enterprise Unique
Instant Payout
Instant Sandbox Unique
Recurring Payments
Startup Friendly
Payment Methods
Stripe leads (20 vs 7)
Ach Unique
Affirm Unique
Afterpay
Amex
Apple Pay Unique
Bank Transfer Unique
Bnpl Unique
Contactless Unique
Credit Card Unique
Debit Card Unique
Digital Wallet Unique
Diners Unique
Discover Unique
Google Pay Unique
Installments Unique
Jcb Unique
Klarna Unique
Mastercard
Paypal Unique
Sepa Unique
Stablecoin Unique
Unionpay Unique
Visa
Regions
Stripe leads (7 vs 3)
Africa Unique
Asia Unique
Europe
Latin America Unique
Middle East Unique
North America
Oceania

Stripe is best when you...

SaaS & Developers
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Afterpay
Need Enterprise
Not available with Afterpay
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East
Afterpay doesn't cover these regions
View Stripe

Afterpay is best when you...

BNPL Pioneer
View Afterpay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Stripe and Afterpay?
Stripe is best for SaaS & Developers, while Afterpay is best for BNPL Pioneer. Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 and Afterpay charges custom pricing. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Stripe or Afterpay?
Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 while Afterpay charges custom pricing. However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both Stripe and Afterpay together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Stripe and Afterpay can complement each other.
How do Stripe and Afterpay differ in their focus?
Stripe is focused on SaaS & Developers, while Afterpay focuses on BNPL Pioneer. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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