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PayPal Braintree vs Paystack

PayPal Braintree

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Paystack

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FigurePayPal BraintreePaystack
Price from$0.29/mo1 NGN/mo
Free plan—Yes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
API—Yes
Plans published210
Spec score · Payment Gateways6.4 (#51)8.7 (#9)
Spec score · Payment Processing Software6.5 (#61)8.8 (#11)
Spec score · Cross-Border Payment Platforms6.5 (#28)8.8 (#5)

Plans

PayPal Braintree

  • Standard merchant rate$0.29 a month
  • Verified charity rate$0.29 a month

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Paystack

  • AccountFree
  • Paystack transaction pricing (Nigeria)Free
  • Dedicated virtual accounts1 NGN a month
  • Nigeria local transactions1.51 NGN a month
  • Nigeria international transactions3.91 NGN a month
  • Nigeria transfers up to NGN 5,00010 NGN a month
  • Nigeria transfers NGN 5,001–50,00025 NGN a month
  • Nigeria transfers above NGN 50,00050 NGN a month
  • Test SmartPeak P1000 terminal85,000 NGN, paid once
  • Live SmartPeak P1000 terminal100,000 NGN, paid once

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PayPal Braintree

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Paystack

Paystack helps businesses in Africa accept online and in-person payments from customers around the world. Listed channels include cards, bank accounts and transfers, USSD, POS, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa QR, and mobile money. Its APIs support one-time and recurring payments through an app or website, instant transfers, and customer identity verification. The dashboard provides reporting, alerts, exports, transaction reports, customer search, and purchase insights. Listed integrations include WooCommerce, Shopify, Chargebee, Zapier, Wix, and Xero; developer materials include an API and SDKs for Android, iOS, and Flutter. Paystack says its automated and manual fraud systems help protect against fraudulent transactions and related chargeback claims. It states that it is PCI DSS Level 1, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 27701 certified. The pricing page lists no subscription, integration, or maintenance fee, but transaction fees apply. In Nigeria, local transactions cost 1.5% plus NGN 100; that NGN 100 is waived under NGN 2,500, with local fees capped at NGN 2,000. Automatic settlement is free and generally reaches the merchant's bank account the next working day.

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