Custom pricing
Braintree is paypal-owned gateway for growing platforms, best for Growing platforms & marketplaces. It is a paid tool with custom pricing, rated 4.3/5 across 1,900 reviews — #5 of 5 payment gateways we track.
Overview
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
Integrations
Pricing
Full pricing details →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 |
Is Braintree right for you?
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Braintree cost?+
Braintree uses custom, quote-based pricing rather than a public price list.
Does Braintree have an API?+
Yes, Braintree offers an API for integrations and automation.
Who is Braintree best for?+
Braintree is best suited for Growing platforms & marketplaces. Common use cases: marketplaces, subscription apps, paypal-heavy checkout.
Is Braintree better than other payment gateways?+
Among the 5 payment gateways we track, Braintree ranks #5 by rating (4.3/5 against a 4.5/5 category average).