--- description: Review of PayPal Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: PayPal | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Chargeback Management Software](/directory/4793/chargeback-management-software/software) > [PayPal](/software/104664/paypal) # PayPal Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/104664/paypal Page: 1 / 1068\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/104664/paypal?page=2) > PayPal is a digital payment platform that enables businesses and individuals to pay and accept payments through an online portal. The solution is suitable for businesses of all sizes. It provides a one-touch login process, eliminating the need to re-enter information. For individuals, users can shop as well as process transactions overseas by linking their card details through PayPal’s portal. For business owners, users can accept international payments from banks or digital wallets through the portal. Users can bill clients, receive direct payments from suppliers or manufacturers and accept payments from multiple markets with a single account. PayPal charges a transaction fee, which is calculated based on businesses’ total sales volumes. The system is compatible with mobile devices. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 26677 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 26677 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: PayPal - **Location**: San Jose, US - **Founded**: 1998 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.29 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is based per transaction. 2.5% + Fixed fee ( $0.041) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - ACH Payment Processing - AI/Machine Learning - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Activity Dashboard - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Anomaly Detection - Authentication - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Billing & Invoicing - Billing Portal - CRM - Cash Management - Check Fraud Detection - Compliance Management - Contact Database - Credit Card Processing - Customisable Dashboard ## Integrations (54 total) - 123FormBuilder - 17hats - Acuity Scheduling - AthletaDesk - BetterUnite - BigCommerce - Cash App - ChargePay - Chargebee - Cognito Forms - Constant Contact - Donorbox - Ecwid - Formsite - Fundraise Up ... and 39 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Chargeback Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4793/chargeback-management-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Chargeback Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4793/chargeback-management-software/software) - [Fraud Management Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4642/financial-fraud-detection/software) - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3953/shopping-cart/software) - [Financial Risk Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4165/financial-risk-management/software) - [Retail Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/2025/retail-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Recently I've been able to get things for my word using my Paypal debit card but I get cash back for those purchases\! ----- ### "Why would you not be using Paypal?\!" — 5.0/5 > **Josh** | *17 August 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Paypal is a great service, smooth and easy to use platform. I would recommend to others also because of it's safety and user-friendly platform. > > **Cons**: Not many cons if any about Paypal. The interface is safe and easy to use for everyone. Would be surprised if anyone felt otherwise. ----- ### "Great for Online Payments" — 4.0/5 > **Parker** | *10 September 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The one thing I like most about PayPal now is the payment protection they provide. You never have to worry about purchasing an item, not receiving it, and be out the money you spent. > > **Cons**: The one thing I like least about PayPal now is the customer service. It's nearly impossible to speak with an actual human. > > My overall experience with PayPal now is still positive. The only time it wasn't positive was when I needed help with a purchase I made and wasn't able to speak to someone to explain the situation. ----- ### "Convenient Payments, but Fees Can Add Up" — 5.0/5 > **sohail** | *26 July 2026* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked PayPal’s convenience and wide acceptance. It makes online payments quick keeps card details more private and is easy to use across many stores and services > > **Cons**: Fees can feel high especially for international payments or currency conversion. Account limitations and slower dispute resolution can also be frustrating > > Overall PayPal has been convenient and reliable for everyday online payments. It’s easy to use and widely accepted, though fees and occasional account-review delays can be frustrating ----- ### "PayPal review" — 5.0/5 > **Bhawna** | *8 August 2026* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about PayPal was how easy and convenient it was to use. The platform made sending and receiving payments simple, and the overall interface was user-friendly and straightforward. > > **Cons**: One downside of PayPal is that some transactions can have higher fees, especially for certain types of payments or international transfers. Account holds or transaction reviews can also sometimes be inconvenient and take time to resolve. > > Overall, my experience with PayPal has been positive. It is easy to use, convenient for sending and receiving payments, and provides a good level of security. 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