Square8.6
Payments + POS for in-person and online
From 2.6% + 10¢ · Trial: Free POS
Alternatives
Best Stripe alternatives in 2026
We ranked the top payments that compete with Stripe — grouped by what you might actually be looking for. Every pick has been compared on price, features, and use case using our published scoring rubric.
Best overall alternative
Square
Payments + POS for in-person and online
8.6/10From 2.6% + 10¢Best for Retail, restaurants, omnichannel
If you like Stripe but need cheaper
No cheaper payments in our database.
If you like Stripe but need more advanced
Stripe is already at the top of our rankings — no more advanced pick available.