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Stripe

Stripe

SaaS & Developers

VS

Apple Pay

Mobile & contactless payments

Apple Pay
Fees from
2.9% + $0.30 vs Custom
Features

2 shared

4 unique to Stripe · 1 unique to Apple Pay
Regions

7 shared

1 unique to Apple Pay
Pay methods

4 shared

16 unique to Stripe · 1 unique to Apple Pay
On region

Apple Pay covers 8 regions; Stripe covers 7. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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7 features · 21 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Stripe Stripe
Apple Pay Apple Pay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.9% + $0.30
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–4 business days
Varies by payment processor
Founded
2010
2014
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Cupertino, California
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
—
Features
Stripe leads (6 vs 3)
Crypto Support Unique
✓
—
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout
✓
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
✓
—
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Stripe leads (20 vs 5)
Ach Unique
✓
—
Affirm Unique
✓
—
Afterpay Unique
✓
—
Amex Unique
✓
—
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Contactless
✓
✓
Credit Card
✓
✓
Debit Card
✓
✓
Diners Unique
✓
—
Discover Unique
✓
—
Google Pay Unique
✓
—
Jcb Unique
✓
—
Klarna Unique
✓
—
Mastercard Unique
✓
—
Nfc Unique
—
✓
Paypal Unique
✓
—
Sepa Unique
✓
—
Stablecoin Unique
✓
—
Unionpay Unique
✓
—
Visa Unique
✓
—
Regions
Apple Pay leads (8 vs 7)
Africa
✓
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America
✓
✓
Middle East
✓
✓
North America
✓
✓
Oceania
✓
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

Stripe is best when you...

SaaS & Developers
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Apple Pay
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with Apple Pay
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Apple Pay is best when you...

Mobile & contactless payments
Need Low Fees
Not available with Stripe
Want coverage in Southeast Asia
Stripe doesn't cover this region
View Apple Pay

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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