Stripe vs PayPal Payments

Stripe edges out PayPal Payments on rating (3.7★ vs 3.5★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Pricing entry tiers: Stripe at Free, PayPal Payments at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

PayPal Payments has the larger user base (338 reviews vs 53), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Stripe's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage store owners who need fast install and low risk should default to Stripe; mid-market and enterprise store owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — PayPal Payments's 338-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Stripe's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WooCommerce Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is Stripe or PayPal Payments cheaper?

Both Stripe and PayPal Payments offer paid plans only. Stripe starts at Free; PayPal Payments starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Stripe or PayPal Payments?

Stripe has the higher average rating (3.7★ from 53 reviews) compared to PayPal Payments (3.5★ from 338 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Stripe or PayPal Payments?

Stripe holds the higher average rating (3.7★ vs 3.5★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Stripe or PayPal Payments?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WooCommerce Marketplace. PayPal Payments has the deeper published review base (338 vs 53), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WooCommerce Marketplace store owners?

Stripe typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (53 reviews). PayPal Payments typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (338 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Stripe and PayPal Payments?

Migration support varies by app and category. Stripe and PayPal Payments both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Stripe" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.