Compare Apple Pay for merchants and Stripe Connect

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At a Glance
Apple Pay for merchants
Apple Pay for merchants
Star Rating
(137)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Star Rating
(225)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Stripe Connect
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Stripe Connect excels in "Recurring Billing" with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for businesses that rely on subscription models. In contrast, Apple Pay for merchants scores 8.6 in this area, indicating it may not be as robust for recurring transactions.
  • Reviewers mention that Stripe Connect offers superior "Fraud Protection Tools" with a score of 8.9, while Apple Pay for merchants shines even brighter with a score of 9.5, highlighting its advanced security features that help mitigate fraud risks.
  • G2 users note that Stripe Connect has a strong "Instant Payment" feature, scoring 9.1, which is crucial for businesses needing immediate cash flow. Apple Pay for merchants, however, slightly outperforms with a score of 9.4, indicating a more seamless instant payment experience.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Stripe Connect's "Payout Time" is rated at 8.3, which may be slower compared to Apple Pay for merchants, which scores 8.9, suggesting quicker access to funds for merchants using Apple Pay.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms have solid "PCI Compliance" ratings, with Stripe Connect at 9.3 and Apple Pay for merchants at 9.4, indicating that both prioritize security in handling payment data effectively.
  • Users say that while both platforms integrate well with e-commerce solutions, Stripe Connect scores 9.0 in "E-Commerce Software Integration," matching Apple Pay for merchants, which also scores 9.0, showing that both are equally capable in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apple Pay for merchants
No pricing available
Stripe Connect
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apple Pay for merchants
No trial information available
Stripe Connect
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
114
8.9
191
Ease of Use
9.4
115
8.9
193
Ease of Setup
8.5
12
9.0
109
Ease of Admin
8.2
10
9.0
112
Quality of Support
9.1
106
8.3
154
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
8.9
107
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
107
8.5
190
Features by Category
8.9
1,560
8.3
2,924
Payment Options
7.7
53
8.2
96
8.6
57
9.1
128
9.4
84
9.1
135
9.3
87
9.4
164
8.8
51
7.9
65
8.3
48
8.1
63
9.3
87
8.5
52
8.6
14
7.3
15
8.1
17
8.1
21
Administration
8.4
53
8.8
160
8.8
56
8.8
119
8.9
64
8.3
143
8.5
56
8.6
106
8.9
43
7.9
95
8.0
11
6.3
13
8.8
14
5.6
12
8.5
8
6.1
11
Security
9.4
30
9.3
94
9.5
72
8.9
121
9.6
59
9.1
122
9.6
71
9.1
121
9.5
17
6.0
14
Development
8.3
60
8.8
128
9.0
43
9.3
146
9.1
41
8.3
87
9.0
43
9.0
95
Platform
9.4
69
9.3
157
9.4
52
8.9
113
9.3
49
9.0
113
9.0
40
9.1
76
9.0
40
9.1
70
9.1
52
8.4
38
8.9
9
6.6
15
9.0
10
8.0
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apple Pay for merchants
Apple Pay for merchants
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Apple Pay for merchants and Stripe Connect are categorized as Payment Gateways
Unique Categories
Apple Pay for merchants
Apple Pay for merchants has no unique categories
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect is categorized as Financial Data APIs
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apple Pay for merchants
Apple Pay for merchants
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.5%
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Apple Pay for merchants
Apple Pay for merchants
Retail
9.0%
Food & Beverages
6.8%
Education Management
5.3%
Information Technology and Services
3.8%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
71.4%
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Computer Software
18.3%
Internet
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Retail
3.6%
Other
50.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apple Pay for merchants
Apple Pay for merchants
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Goods

I like the quick and ease of it, it’s reliable and secure.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

I don't like that the cards need approval through the banks which can be a bit difficult and time consuming

Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jakub A.
JA
Jakub A.
Verified User in Events Services

Stripe has been the easiest and most accommodating payment service I've used. You can integrate them into your website with relatively low technical skill-set and in terms of time to set up the service (for basic payment integration), I'd rank them near the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Thomas M.
TM
Thomas M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

No "investment" by Stripe in you. Account is so easy to setup that they are very quick to close your account at the slightest perception of problems with literally no advance notice and no opportunity for resolution. Stripe is notorious for making claims...

Alternatives
Apple Pay for merchants
Apple Pay for merchants Alternatives
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments
Add PayPal Payments
Payoneer
Payoneer
Add Payoneer
Paytm Business
Paytm Business
Add Paytm Business
GoCardless
GoCardless
Add GoCardless
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect Alternatives
PayPal Payments
PayPal Payments
Add PayPal Payments
Payoneer
Payoneer
Add Payoneer
GoCardless
GoCardless
Add GoCardless
Square Payments
Square Payments
Add Square Payments
Discussions
Apple Pay for merchants
Apple Pay for merchants Discussions
Why isn’t Apple Pay available everywhere?
4 comments
Shweta S.
SS
The text appears to be a repetition of phone numbers labeled as "Amazon pay customer care number."Read more
Will Apple Pay be a requirement for the future of shopping?
3 comments
Shweta S.
SS
The text appears to be a repetition of phone numbers labeled as "Amazon pay customer care number."Read more
Why does Apple Pay run cards as credit?
2 comments
Shweta S.
SS
The text appears to be a repetition of phone numbers labeled as "Amazon pay customer care number."Read more
Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect Discussions
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Stripe Connect has no discussions with answers