Braintree Versus PayPal
Braintree
Accept that too.
PayPal
The simpler, safer way to pay and get paid
Round 1: Pricing
| Pricing: | Braintree | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 0 | 0 |
| % | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Transaction Fee | ?0.20 ($0.30) | $0.30 |
Winner
Winner: Braintree!
Braintree takes the first round on cost as fees don’t apply to the first £30,000 of payments taken!
Round 2: Features
| Features: | Braintree | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Online Payment | Y | Y |
| Mobile Payment | Y | Y |
| Over-the-Phone Payment | Y | |
| In Person Payment | Y | |
| Send Invoice | Y | |
| Bitcoin? | Y | Y |
| API | Y | Y |
| Recurring Billing | Y | |
| Merchant Account included? | Aggregate | Aggregate |
Winner
Winner: PayPal!
PayPal wins this round, as it is capable of dealing with mobile, over the phone, and in person payments, as well as analytics, although Braintree offers additional support for recurring payments.
Round 3: Integrations
| Integration: | Braintree | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | HIGH | VERY HIGH |
| Recurring Payments | Y | Y |
| Card/Mobile readers | Y | Y |
| Invoicing | Y | Y |
| Recurrent Billing | Y | Y |
| Booking & Ticketing | Y | Y |
| Y | Y | |
| CRM | Y | BEST |
| eCommerce | Y | Y |
| Analytics | Y | Y |
| Accounting | Y | Y |
Winner
Winner: PayPal!
PayPal wins this round due to superior CRM integrations!
Round 4: Language support
| Currency Support: | Braintree | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Number of countries covered (Business Location) | EU, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand | Worldwide |
| Number of countries covered (Buyer Location) | >40 | 203 |
| Number of currencies covered | >130 | 26 |
Winner
Winner: PayPal!
PayPal wins this round, for its wider business and customer location list.
The battle score
Overall Winner: PayPal!
PayPal takes the crown, with it’s incredible integration list and support for businesses worldwide!
But you might prefer Braintree if:
- You want recurring billing
- You like the sound of £30,000 of free-free transactions
