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Stripe Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Stripe cost?
Stripe offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting PriceFree
Number of Plans2
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelusage-based
All Plans
Pay as you go
Free
Billed monthly
- 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
- No monthly fees
- Standard support
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Pay as you go | Custom |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction | ✓ | ✗ |
| No monthly fees | ✓ | ✗ |
| Standard support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Volume discounts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom pricing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dedicated support | ✗ | ✓ |
Is Stripe Worth It?
4.7/5 from 8,500 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Best for: SaaS companies, Developers, Marketplaces. Keep in mind: higher fees for small businesses.
Stripe Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent developer experience
- Comprehensive documentation
- Wide payment method support
- Powerful API
- Great fraud protection
Cons
- Higher fees for small businesses
- Account holds possible
- Limited phone support
- Complex for non-developers
Frequently Asked Questions
Stripe offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/mo, billed monthly. There are 2 plans total.
Yes, Stripe offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
All Stripe plans are currently free.
With a 4.7/5 rating from 8,500 reviews, Stripe is well-regarded. Best for: SaaS companies, Developers, Marketplaces.
Stripe bills monthly. The pricing model is usage-based.
Stripe offers 2 plans: Pay as you go, Custom.