PayPal
Sales quote
No public priceask sales
Per year
Quote
No public price
PayPal vs Stax
Compare with for .
PayPal
32%
match · quote
Stax
48%
match · $1,188/yr
Stax is the better fit.
It publishes its prices; the other needs a sales quote.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Stax
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$99.00
× 12 months$1,188.00
Per year
$9.90 per person / mo
$1,188
PayPal
From Custom
Small online sellers whose customers expect a PayPal or Venmo button, and businesses that already invoice through PayPal.
vs
Stax
From $99
Established businesses processing enough card volume that a monthly subscription costs less than a percentage markup.
Side by side
| PayPal | Stax | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | No monthly fee for standard checkout; 2.99% + 49¢ for card payments, 3.49% + 49¢ for PayPal Checkout | From $99/month subscription plus interchange and 8¢ (in person) or 15¢ (online) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Small online sellers whose customers expect a PayPal or Venmo button, and businesses that already invoice through PayPal. | Established businesses processing enough card volume that a monthly subscription costs less than a percentage markup. |
Pros and cons
PayPal
Pros
- PayPal and Venmo checkout with high buyer recognition
- Lowest published card-present rate here (2.29% + 9¢)
- No monthly fee for standard checkout
- Cheap first card reader ($29)
Cons
- 49¢ fixed fee on most online payments
- PayPal Checkout rate is 3.49% + 49¢
- $20 chargeback fee and $15 to $30 dispute fees
Stax
Pros
- No percentage markup on interchange
- Low per-transaction fees
- Next business day funding
- Many billing tools included in the subscription
Cons
- $99/month minimum makes it costly at low volume
- Total cost depends on interchange and card mix
- Hardware prices and chargeback fees are not listed on the pricing page
Emily Rodriguez