Stripe
Standard online card pricing for domestic card payments.
Shared inputs are active for both platforms.
- Assumes a standard domestic online card payment.
- Leaves out add-ons such as Radar, Connect, subscriptions, and disputes.
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Compare payout on the same inputs
Use one shared input set and watch both platforms update side by side.
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Both columns reuse the same sanitized inputs so the payout difference is easier to trust.
| Metric | Stripe | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Net you keep | $96.80 | $96.02 |
| Estimated fees | $3.20 | $3.98 |
| Effective fee rate | 3.2% | 3.98% |
| Required sale price | Unavailable | Unavailable |
PayPal
Typical domestic checkout pricing for standard PayPal online payments.
Shared inputs are active for both platforms.
- Assumes a standard online checkout payment in the US.
- Does not include chargebacks, currency conversion, or cross-border adjustments.
Comparison
Stripe vs PayPal Fees
Stripe and PayPal are both familiar choices, but their fee mix can change what each order leaves behind.
This comparison page keeps the math simple so you can test one sale amount and quickly see which payment flow may fit your pricing better.
How to use this page
Start with a realistic sale amount, work through any optional controls that match your setup, and use reverse mode when you need a fast pricing target instead of a payout estimate.
Comparison pages keep the inputs shared on purpose, which makes the difference easier to understand than switching between separate calculators or separate browser tabs.
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Last updated
April 18, 2026
This comparison is kept as a lightweight supporting page inside the broader pricing, profit, and payout toolkit.
FAQ
Quick answers
Short answers for the questions that usually come up first.
Which one is better for small orders?
That depends on the exact fee structure and sale size, which is why testing your common order amount is more useful than comparing headlines alone.
Does this settle the whole platform choice?
No. It helps with payout math first, while product fit, buyer trust, international coverage, and workflow still matter too.