Braintree Review
Verdict: Braintree earns 4.3/5 from 1,900 reviews, ranking #5 of 5 payment gateways we track. It suits Growing platforms & marketplaces best. Native PayPal/Venmo is its standout strength, while overlaps with stripe/paypal is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on Braintree
Braintree (a PayPal company) is a full-stack payment gateway with strong support for cards, PayPal, Venmo, and marketplaces — a developer-friendly middle ground.
Key features
- Cards, PayPal & Venmo
- Marketplace payouts
- Drop-in UI
- Recurring billing
- Fraud tools
Pros & cons
Pros
- Native PayPal/Venmo
- Good docs
- Marketplace support
Cons
- Overlaps with Stripe/PayPal
- Setup heavier than PayPal
Who Braintree is for
A good fit if…
- • You are growing platforms & marketplaces.
- • Your use case is marketplaces.
- • Your use case is subscription apps.
- • Your use case is paypal-heavy checkout.
- • Native PayPal/Venmo matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Overlaps with Stripe/PayPal would be a dealbreaker.
- • Setup heavier than PayPal would be a dealbreaker.
Braintree pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| StandardPopular | Custom | — |
How Braintree compares
| Measure | Braintree | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting price | Custom | — |
| Rank by rating | #5 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All Braintree alternatives →Bottom line on Braintree
4.3/5 · Paid · best for Growing platforms & marketplaces
Frequently asked questions
Is Braintree worth it?+
Braintree is rated 4.3/5 across 1,900 reviews and is best suited to Growing platforms & marketplaces. Native PayPal/Venmo is the standout strength; the main trade-off is overlaps with stripe/paypal.
What do users like most about Braintree?+
Native PayPal/Venmo, Good docs, Marketplace support.
What are the downsides of Braintree?+
Overlaps with Stripe/PayPal, Setup heavier than PayPal. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does Braintree cost?+
Braintree uses custom, quote-based pricing. Contact their sales team for a quote.
How does Braintree compare with other payment gateways?+
Among the 5 payment gateways we track, Braintree ranks #5 by rating (4.3/5 vs a 4.5/5 category average).
What is Braintree best used for?+
Marketplaces, Subscription apps, PayPal-heavy checkout.