PayPal alternatives

PayPal: Online payments and checkout that buyers in over 200 markets already use.

PayPal is trusted by buyers, but its fees are high and it can hold your funds with little warning. These payment tools are cheaper, handle taxes for you or suit international transfers.

Last updated September 25, 2026

6 alternatives to PayPal

Stripe

Stripe is the developer favorite, with clear fees and strong APIs for subscriptions.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United States
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Mollie

Mollie is a Dutch provider with iDEAL, Bancontact and other European payment methods.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in Netherlands
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Paddle

Paddle is a merchant of record, so it handles sales tax and VAT for your software sales.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United Kingdom
Paddle alternatives
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Skrill

Skrill is a digital wallet popular in gaming and trading.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United Kingdom
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Payoneer

Payoneer is built for freelancers and businesses that get paid from abroad.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Wise

Wise is great for sending and receiving money in many currencies at low fees. It's not a checkout.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United Kingdom
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PayPal alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
Stripe	Paid	Web	United States
Mollie	Paid	Web	Netherlands
Paddle	Paid	Web	United Kingdom
Skrill	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United Kingdom
Payoneer	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Wise	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United Kingdom