Stripe
The standard payments API: cards, wallets, subscriptions (Billing), hosted Checkout and no-code Payment Links.
Free tier
- No setup or monthly fees; you pay per successful transaction
- US pricing: 2.9% + 30¢ per domestic card charge
- +1.5% for international cards (US pricing page)
- Payment Links and Checkout at no extra charge on standard pricing
Best for
Most SaaS and one-off payments, especially when you need full control.
Watch out: Fees differ by country, so check the pricing page for your own country. Stripe is not a merchant of record by default, so sales tax and VAT are on you unless you add Stripe Tax or Managed Payments.
Sources
Checked on 2026-11-11. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm on the official page before you commit.