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Online payment collection, invoicing, recurring billing, and fund transfers for organizations.

★ 4.6

Stripe

Pricing 2.2% + $0.30/transaction
Best For All sizes

Market leader in payment processing. Developer-friendly with excellent API documentation. Best for orgs with technical capacity. Lower fees than competitors.

Pros

  • Lowest fees in industry
  • Excellent developer experience
  • Strong API documentation

Cons

  • Requires technical integration
  • Setup more complex for non-technical
  • Requires developer for customization
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★ 4.2

PayPal

Pricing 2.2% + $0.30/transaction (varies by type)
Best For All sizes

Most recognized payment processor. Easy setup with plugins for most platforms. Higher fees but simpler onboarding than Stripe.

Pros

  • Most trusted payment brand
  • Easy integration with WordPress/WooCommerce
  • Fast setup

Cons

  • Higher fees than Stripe
  • Can freeze accounts without warning
  • Legacy UI in some areas
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★ 4.1

Square

Pricing 2.6% + $0.30/transaction (online)
Best For In-person & online

Strong in-person and online payments. Popular for events and fundraising. Good for orgs taking payments both ways. Slightly higher fees.

Pros

  • Excellent in-person payment solutions
  • Good for events and fundraising
  • Strong point-of-sale system

Cons

  • Higher online fees than Stripe/PayPal
  • In-person terminal equipment costs
  • Less robust recurring billing
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★ 4.3

Donorbox

Pricing 1.99% + $0.49/donation
Best For Nonprofits

Donation-focused processor built for nonprofits. Excellent recurring donation features. Lower fees for nonprofits. Best for donation-based funding.

Pros

  • Designed specifically for nonprofits
  • Lower fees for nonprofit donations
  • Excellent recurring donation support

Cons

  • Limited merchant payment features
  • Less suitable for non-donation payments
  • Smaller integrations ecosystem
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★ 4.0

Wise for Business

Pricing 0.41%–1.63% (varies by currency)
Best For International transfers

Best for international payments and multi-currency needs. Lower fees than PayPal for international. Not ideal for domestic-only orgs.

Pros

  • Lowest international transfer fees
  • Real exchange rates (no markup)
  • Great for global organizations

Cons

  • Not ideal for domestic payments only
  • Limited domestic payment collection
  • Requires bank account setup
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