Stripe

Stripe

SaaS & Developers

VS

Coast

US fleet fuel & expense cards

Coast
Fees from
2.9% + $0.30 vs $4/active user/month; 2.5% international transaction fee; no per-transaction fees
Features

2 shared

4 unique to Stripe · 1 unique to Coast
Regions

1 shared

6 unique to Stripe
Pay methods

1 shared

19 unique to Stripe
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7 features · 20 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Stripe Stripe
Coast Coast
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.9% + $0.30
$4/active user/month; 2.5% international transaction fee; no per-transaction fees
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–4 business days
Founded
2010
2020
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
New York, United States
Sandbox / Test Mode
Webhook Support
Features
Stripe leads (6 vs 3)
Crypto Support Unique
Enterprise
Instant Payout Unique
Instant Sandbox Unique
Low Fees Unique
Recurring Payments Unique
Startup Friendly
Payment Methods
Stripe leads (20 vs 1)
Ach Unique
Affirm Unique
Afterpay Unique
Amex Unique
Apple Pay Unique
Bank Transfer Unique
Contactless Unique
Credit Card Unique
Debit Card Unique
Diners Unique
Discover Unique
Google Pay Unique
Jcb Unique
Klarna Unique
Mastercard Unique
Paypal Unique
Sepa Unique
Stablecoin Unique
Unionpay Unique
Visa
Regions
Stripe leads (7 vs 1)
Africa Unique
Asia Unique
Europe Unique
Latin America Unique
Middle East Unique
North America
Oceania Unique

Stripe is best when you...

SaaS & Developers
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Coast
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Coast
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Oceania
Coast doesn't cover these regions
View Stripe

Coast is best when you...

US fleet fuel & expense cards
Need Low Fees
Not available with Stripe
View Coast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Stripe and Coast?
Stripe is best for SaaS & Developers, while Coast is best for US fleet fuel & expense cards. Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 and Coast charges $4/active user/month; 2.5% international transaction fee; no per-transaction fees. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Stripe or Coast?
Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 while Coast charges $4/active user/month; 2.5% international transaction fee; no per-transaction fees. However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both Stripe and Coast together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Stripe and Coast can complement each other.
How do Stripe and Coast differ in their focus?
Stripe is focused on SaaS & Developers, while Coast focuses on US fleet fuel & expense cards. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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