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Best Adyen Alternatives

6 payment processing alternatives to Adyen, sorted by rating. Find a better fit for your workflow and budget.

Why Switch from Adyen?

  • No public pricing or self-serve signup; requires sales contact
  • Geared toward enterprises, potentially complex for small businesses
  • Legal checks for prohibited products delay onboarding
  • Customized contracts and PCI attestation add setup time

Top Alternatives

S

Stripe

4.7(8,500)
Free plan

Online payment processing platform for internet businesses with powerful APIs and developer tools.

SaaS companiesDevelopersMarketplaces
Sq

Square

4.6(2,500)
Free plan

Square provides an all-in-one payments platform for accepting cards, ACH, and BNPL anywhere—online, in-store, or remotely—with free tools like POS apps, invoicing, and banking, plus APIs for custom builds.

Small businesses and retail needing quick payments without contractsMobile vendors and food trucks using Tap to Pay on phonesService professionals sending invoices and payment links
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PayPal

4.3(12,000)
Free plan

Global payment platform for online and in-person payments with buyer protection.

Small businessesFreelancerseBay sellers
Bt

Braintree

4.3(850)
Free/mo

Braintree, a PayPal company rebranded as PayPal Enterprise Payments, offers a unified platform for secure online/mobile payments, supporting cards, digital wallets, local methods, and global payouts across 200+ markets.

E-commerce platforms needing PayPal/Venmo integrationMobile apps with in-store and online paymentsMarketplaces handling recurring billing and payouts
FS

FastSpring

4.2(387)
Free/mo

Full-stack digital commerce platform and merchant of record for software, SaaS, and digital products with global payment processing and subscription management.

SaaS companies selling globallyDigital product merchantsBusinesses needing tax compliance automation
Pd

Paddle

4.2(850)
Free/mo

Merchant of Record platform that provides unified payment processing, subscription billing, tax compliance, and revenue analytics for SaaS and software companies. Handles payments, invoicing, global tax compliance, fraud protection, and customer support in a single integrated solution.

SaaS and subscription software companiesGlobal software businesses needing multi-currency supportCompanies wanting to outsource payments and compliance entirely

Quick Comparison

ToolRatingStarting PriceFree TierPricing Model
Adyen4.2/5Free/moNousage-based
Stripe4.7/5Free planYesusage-based
Square4.6/5Free planYesusage-based
PayPal4.3/5Free planYesusage-based
Braintree4.3/5Free/moNousage-based
FastSpring4.2/5Free/moNousage-based
Paddle4.2/5Free/moNousage-based