--- description: Learn more about Stripe price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Stripe Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payment Processing Software](/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) > [Stripe](/software/123889/stripe) # Stripe Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/123889/stripe Page: 1 / 136\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/123889/stripe?page=2) > Stripe offers payment processing APIs for online commerce, helping businesses accept payments and expand with AI features. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 3371 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Stripe? Stripe is used by online retailers, SaaS companies, marketplaces, AI companies, platforms, crypto businesses, creator economy platforms, and global enterprises. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 3371 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Stripe - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Usage Based - **Pricing Details**: Access a complete payments platform with simple, pay-as-you-go pricing that begins at 2.9% + 30¢ per successful card charge. Get everything you need to manage payments plus hundreds of feature updates per year with no monthly, setup, or hidden fees. - **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**: Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan and 21 more ## Features - ACH Payment Processing - API - Billing & Invoicing - Credit Card Processing - Data Security - Debit/Credit Card Processing - Electronic Payments - In-Person Payments - Mobile Access - Mobile Payments - Multi-Currency - Multiple Payment Options - PCI Compliance - Payment Fraud Prevention - Point of Sale (POS) - Receipt Management - Recurring/Subscription Billing - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - Third-Party Integrations - Transaction Management - Transaction Monitoring ## Integrations (108 total) - 123FormBuilder - ABC Glofox - Accelevents - Accelo - AccountsPortal - Attribution - Avalara - Avaza - Baremetrics - BigCommerce - Bizness Apps - Blinksale - Bookinglayer - Bookwhen - ChargeKeep ... and 93 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) ## Related Categories - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) - [Crypto Wallets Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/33075/cryptocurrency-wallets/software) - [Currency Exchange Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/10053/currency-exchange/software) - [Cryptocurrency Exchange Platforms](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/33575/cryptocurrency-exchange/software) - [Mobile Credit Card Processing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31089/mobile-credit-card-processing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Even though I am not an expert, creating products and payment links was pretty straight forward and easy. PLUS, I now have a system that sends receipts automatically for me... saving me so much time that I can now put into creating content, marketing, etc. > > **Cons**: I wish there was a way to create folders for products and link payments instead of having a long list to scroll through. It would be more pleasing to the eyes and definitely a nicer way to keep everything organised. I wish there was a way to bulk edit some of the features of payments links. For instance, I have created several payment link for different products but I want my After Payment custom message to be the same, so I have to go in each one of them to customise the message one after the other. It did take a while to get my first payments to land in my account... but to be honest, it's not a huge drawback (must be needed I guess to help against fraudsters). > > I needed something fast and reliable with different payment methods so that I could offer more payment possibilities to my students and Stripe has just done that. The fact that it is such a famous and reliable online payment platform is definitely a plus as it meant I could connect my booking system to it quickly and securely. The less tools, accounts, and plugins I have to use for my business, the better. ----- ### "Seamless for E-commerce payments" — 3.0/5 > **Suresh** | *22 December 2025* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Yes, kind of one of the best product for taking payments on your e-commerce site, very easy to connect and no technical knowledge needed for the initial set up. > > **Cons**: Yes there are kind of Industry leaders now in , so good product comes high price but the thins is there is no flat fee system and they charge per transaction and fees Is quite high. > > overall a very smooth and friction free product, you can issue refunds to customers cards easily as well but yes quite expensive for small business. ----- ### "Reliable recurring billing that stays out of the way" — 4.0/5 > **Scott** | *17 August 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Stripe has been rock-solid for processing recurring subscription payments on our membership and training business. We run WooCommerce Subscriptions with multiple installment plan variants, and Stripe handles the recurring billing, card updates, and retries without drama. > > **Cons**: Processing fees add up at volume, especially on installment plans where the same customer generates twelve separate transactions instead of one. Dunning and failed-payment recovery is functional but basic out of the box. We've had to build our own reporting to identify and act on at-risk subscribers rather than relying on Stripe's native tooling. > > Positive overall. Stripe is the piece of our payments infrastructure we think about least, which is exactly what you want from a payment processor. It's handled thousands of subscription renewals across a multi-year membership program with essentially zero processor-side failures. I'd choose it again. ----- ### "A reliable, developer-friendly payment solution that scales with your business" — 5.0/5 > **Louis** | *22 May 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Stripe has been a game-changer for our business. The setup process was incredibly smooth — we were able to start accepting payments within just a few hours. What I appreciate the most is the developer-friendly API and the extensive documentation, which makes integration straightforward, whether you're handling one-off payments, The wide range of supported payment methods (cards, SEPA, BANK transfers, etc.) > > **Cons**: The transaction fees can be difficult to manage, especially for businesses with high volumes , connected Customer support is mostly handled via email or chat, and while the team is professional, response times can sometimes be slow for urgent issues. A more direct phone support option would be appreciated. > > verall, Stripe is one of the most powerful and reliable payment processing platforms on the market. It strikes a great balance between ease of use for non-technical users and flexibility for developers. Despite the fee structure and occasional support delays, the platform's reliability, feature set, and global reach make it an excellent choice for businesses of all sizes. I would definitely recommend Stripe to any company looking for a modern, scalable payment solution. ----- ### "BEWARE\! Stripe will steal your money" — 1.0/5 > **Jennifer** | *25 June 2026* | Veterinary | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: There is not one single pro I can give Stripe. The only reason we "chose" stripe was because our PIMS, Daysmart, selected this company and recommended it. > > **Cons**: Shady, incompetent, non-responsive, criminal, automated, outsourced, slanderous, no support, unbearable wait times with call centers who have no knowledge, empathy or understanding. > > WARNING TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: STAY FAR AWAY FROM STRIPE Our experience with Stripe has been nothing short of a nightmare. We are a small, privately owned veterinary hospital that has spent years serving our community and caring for people's pets. Despite operating a legitimate business with documented transactions, Stripe suddenly withheld and removed nearly $7,000 from our account, placing a significant financial burden on our practice. What makes this situation even worse is the lack of meaningful support. Trying to get answers felt like running into a brick wall. We received generic responses, little transparency, and virtually no accountability while thousands of dollars that our business depended on remained inaccessible. For a small business, $7,000 is not a minor inconvenience. That money pays employees, covers medical supplies, supports patient care, and keeps the doors open. The fact that a company with Stripe's resources can freeze or remove funds while providing inadequate communication is deeply concerning. If you are a small business owner—especially a veterinary clinic, medical practice, or family-owned company—think very carefully before trusting Stripe with your payment processing. Based on our experience, the financial risk is simply too high. We expected a payment processor. Instead, we got stress, uncertainty, and thousands of dollars tied up with little explanation. 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