Stripe Billing

Pros

- incredibly fast to set your business up
- API is very direct and flexible for subscriptions, billing, invoices, you name it
- very easy to attach metadata and connect back to other platforms
- online portal is quite useful

Cons

- too many upsells on the subscription management service
- poor at handling partial payments
- cannot handle physical payments (check). lockbox feature has been in beta forever.

Pros

extremely user friendly!! our customers have enjoyed the reliability of stripe and its platform

Cons

the reporting tools can be better. i can't always export the specific information I am looking for which causes extra time on my part to sort through certain fields.

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Pros

I love the dashboard, the UI, and how there are many different integrations.

Cons

I don’t however love how not everybody can cash out their pay instantly.

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Pros

I've been using this payment gateway for the last 10 years but since the pandemic it has become my preferred payment gateway for the following the reasons. For building out an websites for clients I found the API's incredibly easy to implement. In fact I would say it's made flexible and easy to set up. There's no monthly fees so you're only charge a fee when a successful transaction is completed.

Cons

The fees are a bit on the high side and getting any assistance was a bit sticky and it took far more time than I had the time for, I was expecting the service to be a bit quicker. I was walking a client through setting up her Stripe account and for some reason unknownst to me it would not complete the set up and the error didn't provide clear instructions on how to correct this.

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Pros

Many ways to capture payments, including payment plans, subs, invoices, and more.

Cons

The invoicing system could be more user friendly

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Pros

Stripe billing made it easy to automate my business. It allowed me to take online payments from customers with ease. Fast withdraw to bank within a few days and super secure. Definitely have big trust in Stripe and their systems.

Cons

The pay rate they take from each transaction is annoying and could be more reasonable. No major cons or flaws with their systems though.

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Pros

The only payment processor you need. Seriously. So many features it’s hard to keep track haha. I use this for 2 of my SaaS projects, one-time billing and recurring.

Cons

Can be a little complex sometimes, due to mass of features.

Pros

Looks very sleek for the customer and is easy to adapt to your brand style and colours.

Cons

It took me a while to work out how to set up product and discount code.

Pros

In my last job I worked implementing Stripe on the platform the documentation is very friendly and easy to understand, making the learning curve a no problem to take

Cons

If I want to implement stripe as a freelancer job, or also for a small company outside the US, the implementation process to access to the API is difficult

Pros

Effortless payment option with quick deposit turnaround

Cons

The processing fees are a bit high but what are you gonna do

Pros

The integration with Quickbooks saved time and made things easier for me. It allowed me to use my time on other projects once integrated.

Cons

Sometimes the reports wouldn't pull correctly whenever transferring to Quickbooks and I would have to manually go in and search out what happened and fix the issue.

Pros

It is very user-friendly, there are a lot of features that simplify and accelerate the working process. Payment exports can be done when needed with customizable data and timeframes.

Cons

No notifications exist for the automatically cancelled subscriptions, which is hard to follow when there are many customers to receive payments from and money may be lost that way.

Pros

Easy to link to scheduling tools and websites making it easier for customers to make payments.

Cons

Sometimes not as clear on the Stripe app when and how much a customer has paid or how to request a refund.

Pros

Decently easy to set up & use. I like that I can receive daily payouts vs lump sum weekly (though I believe you can set it up that way as well). It connected easily to the other platform I use for recurring monthly billing.

Cons

The dashboard can be a bit hard to navigate. I sometimes struggle to find the report/information I'm searching for & so I waste time. No ones ever a fan of fees, but I understand why they're there. However, it wasn't made abundantly clear what the fee percentage would be when I signed up & I had a hard time finding exactly what that percentage was, as it didn't show up on reports, It only shows the dollar amount deducted. I will admit that I don't have a large company or run many reports & so I usually am just looking at income & payouts.

Pros

Stripe first of all comes with compatibility with many crosss platforms to integrate with. I can simply integrate itss libraries and the app is ready to go for payments that too with easy steps and a number of tutorials availlable over internet.

Cons

Stripe charges a little more the some of its competitors.

Pros

I have not found a client that does not accept stripe or is willing to join

Cons

Sometimes tools have gone wrong but their support has come through

Pros

If you are looking for the best tool to be payed online, that’s it. Tons of features, super fast and simple, no recurring subscriptions

Cons

Commissions are not so low but still quite competitive

Pros

Allows customers another alternative to pay

Cons

Often difficult to set up and manage/understand when payments are received

Pros

I use this as a payment option and a payment collector from another merchant.

Cons

There are some fees involved, but they are small.

Pros

This was very easy to set-up so that I could sell my online ebooks. It required no work on my part once it was set up.

Cons

There isn't much I can think of, its a great product!

Pros

This tool made subscription management super easy for me. Analytics help me monitor the revenue.

Cons

I have no complaints so far with this software.

Pros

For me the acceptance of credit cards is a valuable addition to my booking website and Stripe offers an integrated and seamless solution that has served me well for 2.5 years

Cons

Payment a full 7 days after receipt of funds is slow and I understand some other customers get it in 3 or 5 days. I would have hoped that my payment history would have built sufficiently by now to get the best terms.

Pros

My favourite part of Stripe Billing apart from the fact it is the most simple platform to navigate through is that you can search a guests name, amount they have paid, or through the traditional date method to find out when a transaction was deducted. You can save yourself much stress and time by using this process.Using Stripe Billing is a no brainer. Would you like to save yourself time and a headache over finding previous transactions? Start using Stripe Billing for a smoother process.

Cons

There isn't too much at this moment that I would change about Stripe Billing. Apart from I wish they Stripe Billing would include a BACS payment invoice, this is the only thing that I feel is lacking. However Stripe Billing are extremely responsive and takes customer feedback seriously. I would not be surprised that after my review is published, this idea was then turned into a reality by the Stripe Billing team.

Pros

Stripe stands out of its competition, its helpful, the fact that subscription on stripe is very easy, you can invoice directly from the website, it integrates perfectly with cloud-based accounting softwares, the dashboard is simple enough to log into and transactions via the phone are convenient and you have alot of information about stripe at your fingertips, very helpful.

Cons

Despite the good things that I know stripe with, sometimes payments takes longer, up to a week(s) to be deposited in one's bank accounts, stripe comes with no hardware to process transactions like some of its competitors, searching is too slow and doesn't seem to be updated often.

Pros

I love using this app for my small side business. It’s free to use and the only cost I’ve incurred is transferring my funds to my account. And it’s a small fee. Invoicing is super simple and can be done through the app. You can take payments yourself or customers can pay through their invoice. Reports are available.

Cons

Invoices aren’t very customizable. Not idea for large batches of invoices.

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Pros

Stripe Billing makes managing recurring subscriptions and invoices incredibly easy. I love the automated billing features, the flexible pricing options, and the seamless integration with my website and other business tools. It's like having a dedicated finance team, without the overhead.

Cons

It is generally user-friendly, navigating the more advanced features and customization options can take some time to master.

Pros

It seems to be secure. Syncs to all of the platforms and tools I use for my business.

Cons

It takes so long to process transactions. 1-3 business days to validate the transaction and 1-3 days to transfer it my bank account even longer for larger transactions. It doesn't allow for a lot of flexibility when it comes to things like scheduling invoices to go out later (at least not through the app I have it synced with).

Pros

It keeps detailed track of all payments. Very helpful when multiple people are managing payments.

Cons

A bit complicated to set up and connect to other systems.

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Very seamless, convenient, and works 100% of the time. Never ran into billing issues or payments.

Cons

Honestly, nothing. One of the most complete functional app.

Pros

Easy to install and use and user friendly.

Cons

I don't have any cons at this time. I've been using for 10 years.

Pros

The ease of setup and getting started. Not a lot of complicated steps and the fact there is no monthly or hidden fees. It’s pay as you go so you can afford to use it while you build and start to maintain your customer base growth.

Cons

Sometimes a card won’t go through that’s valid but that could be a bank thing with customer cards so I’m not totally sure with that one.

Pros

Stripe is a great online tool for businesses who want to take their accounting/billing/invoicing online! It allows for quick online invoicing and payment receiving that helps make your business flow smoothly in the digital world.

Cons

When initially setting up our business stripe account, the approval time took longer than expected.

Pros

The dashboard is very user friendly and is easy to navigate. The flexibility to make changes to subscriptions is a huge bonus

Cons

I really enjoy this platform and don't have any dislikes for it

Pros

Straightforward and easy to integrate into my business.

Cons

Clients sometimes complain about the amount of personal information that stripe requires in order to complete a transaction.

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Fast and simple to use, easy instructions to follow, all online process.

Cons

It was a little difficult to call the costumer service by phone

Pros

Stripe makes handling online payments very easy. The integration is smooth, especially if you have a developer who knows their way around APIs

Cons

t can get pricey, especially with high transaction volumes, and small businesses might feel a bit overwhelmed by the technical setup. Also, you need someone who knows their way around tech to unlock Stripe's full potential.

Pros

Integrates seamlessly with my website and other fundraising modes (like ticketed events, product sales)

Cons

I wish it had a better donor / CRM system. I haven't figured out how to integrate it or optimize it with my donor CRM on my website. Also the fee is higher than other payment systems like PayPal

Pros

It's easy to take card payments from clients

Cons

The fees can get pretty high, especially for larger payments.

Pros

- Ease of integration: Stripe offers a developer-friendly platform with extensive documentation and resources.
- Straight-forward interface with all buttons and actions needed within it.

Cons

- Complexity for non-technical users: While Stripe provides extensive resources for developers, non-technical users like me may find it challenging to set up and configure.

Pros

I like being able to take payments remotely, create subscriptions, create custom payment links and product tables as well.

Cons

I don't like that Strip holds payments before processing and paying out. I also feel like the CC fees are too high in general, however I don't think the fees Stripe charges are any different than anyone else

Pros

Very reliable, appreciate the notifications for incoming payments, relatively low fee.

Cons

Obviously the fee (unavoidable, though). Slightly clunky web interface. Wish they offered a downloadable 1099 tax statement for earnings.

Pros

user-friendly interface, robust feature

Cons

I like everything about stripe billing.

Pros

Stripe offers a straight forward billing and invoicing system. The verification process is two questions and from there one can take accept payments. Some of the payment options are ACH, bank, and credit cards. The payout is usually two days.

Cons

Sometimes there can be a delay in the verification process.

Pros

Love the ability to receive funds at a low cost to me.

Cons

Haven't found a con as of yet. I really like this program

Pros

It can be used 'on the go' and you don't need a brick-based location.

Cons

It felt over complicated. Yes, it was versatile but I never got to grips with it.

Pros

I really like how easily I was able to integrate it with Carepatron so my virtual clients could pay for services online. I also like how effortless it is to both use and also customize invoices. One of my favourite features is the Stripe Express app that allows me to keep track of sales and also see trends over various periods of time.

Cons

The only small issue I have had with Stripe is processing some debit cards due to how it is integrated with my booking platform. Aside from this, it have been effortless to use and very beneficial for my online practice.

Pros

Stripe simplifies the process of accepting online payments from clients.

Cons

Setting up was challenging, and it required extensive confirmation from the IRS. Although this process was time-consuming, it ensured that our business was legitimate and not a scam.

Pros

Accurate record keeping and solid electronic communication

Cons

Payout time seems excessive for an electronic system.

Pros

It is very easy to use. The interface is very clear.

Cons

Recurring billing didn't integrate through the platform we use Stripe for, RecDesk.

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Stripe Billing is an easy convenient way to invoice and track customers with or without having to create a subscription. Also, most of the fields are customizable which allows to add our company flare to it.

Cons

Subscriptions are much harder to manage than they make it seem to be, also if an invoice needs to be amended the due date cannot be kept the same which is a hassle.

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