Compare Plaid and Stripe Connect 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Plaid
Star Rating
(32)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PlaidStripe Connect
Star Rating
(225)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Stripe ConnectSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Plaid excels in "ACH Payments and eCheck Processing" with a score of 7.9, but reviewers mention that Stripe Connect outshines it with a higher score of 9.1 in "Recurring Billing," making it a better choice for businesses that rely heavily on subscription models.
- Reviewers mention that Stripe Connect has a more user-friendly experience, reflected in its higher scores for "Ease of Use" (8.9) and "Ease of Setup" (9.0), compared to Plaid's scores of 8.5 and 8.2, respectively, indicating that users find Stripe easier to implement and navigate.
- G2 users highlight that Plaid's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.4, which is lower than Stripe Connect's 8.3, suggesting that users may experience better assistance and resources when using Stripe Connect for troubleshooting and guidance.
- Users on G2 report that Plaid's "Fraud Protection Tools" score of 8.9 is impressive, but Stripe Connect's "Fraud Detection" capabilities, with a score of 9.1, are noted as superior, indicating a stronger focus on security for transactions.
- Reviewers mention that Stripe Connect's "Payout Time" is rated at 8.3, which is a significant advantage for businesses needing quick access to funds, while Plaid's score in this area is not specified, suggesting it may not be as efficient.
- Users say that both platforms offer strong "API / Integrations" capabilities, with Plaid scoring 9.3 and Stripe Connect at 9.1, but users report that Plaid's integration breadth is particularly praised for its versatility across various applications, making it a preferred choice for developers.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Plaid
No pricing availableStripe Connect
No pricing availableFree Trial
Plaid
No trial information availableStripe Connect
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
26
8.9
191
Ease of Use
8.5
26
8.9
193
Ease of Setup
8.2
10
9.0
109
Ease of Admin
8.5
9
9.0
112
Quality of Support
7.4
24
8.3
154
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
9
8.9
107
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
25
8.5
190
Features by Category
Payment Options
Not enough data
8.2
96
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
9.1
135
Not enough data
9.4
164
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.1
63
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.1
21
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
160
Not enough data
8.8
119
Not enough data
8.3
143
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
7.9
95
Not enough data
6.3
13
Not enough data
5.6
12
Not enough data
6.1
11
Security
Not enough data
9.3
94
Not enough data
8.9
121
Not enough data
9.1
122
Not enough data
9.1
121
Not enough data
6.0
14
Development
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
9.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
9.0
95
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
157
Not enough data
8.9
113
Not enough data
9.0
113
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
8.0
16
Detection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
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Administration
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Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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Platform Interoperability
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Management
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Functionality
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Integration
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Administration
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Fraud Detection
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Not enough data
Compliance
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Monitoring
Not enough data
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Reporting
Not enough data
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Integrations
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Plaid and Stripe Connect are categorized as Financial Data APIs
Unique Categories
Plaid is categorized as Unified APIs, Identity Verification, Biometric Authentication, Anti Money Laundering, Address Verification, Fraud Detection, Mobile Banking, and Underwriting & Rating
Stripe Connect is categorized as Payment Gateways
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Plaid
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Stripe Connect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
38.7%
Computer Software
12.9%
Internet
6.5%
Entertainment
6.5%
Consumer Services
6.5%
Other
29.0%
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
Plaid
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
That it can assist me in getting a business line of credit.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Gage A.
Verified User in Financial Services
I dislike a lot about this products but my number one issue is if someone forgets or needs to reset their login credientals we have to wait 24-72 hours to get that customer through our system again because of PLAID. PLAID's support system is very convoluted...
Stripe Connect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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.
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...
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
That it can assist me in getting a business line of credit.
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...
Gage A.
Verified User in Financial Services
I dislike a lot about this products but my number one issue is if someone forgets or needs to reset their login credientals we have to wait 24-72 hours to get that customer through our system again because of PLAID. PLAID's support system is very convoluted...
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...
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