PayPal

Payment Processors

Rating ★ 4.2/5
Pricing 2.2% + $0.30/transaction (varies by type)
Best For All sizes

Overview

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

Quick Take: This is our independent, unbiased assessment of PayPal. We've tested the product against real-world use cases for smaller nonprofits, non-technical orgs, simple payment collection, evaluated every tier of their pricing model, and scored based on our six-point framework: pricing, ease of use, features, support quality, who it's best for, and real downsides.

Best For

Smaller nonprofits, non-technical orgs, simple payment collection

What We Like

Most trusted payment brand

Easy integration with WordPress/WooCommerce

Fast setup

Good fraud protection

Invoice features built-in

What We Don't

Higher fees than Stripe

Can freeze accounts without warning

Legacy UI in some areas

Less customizable than Stripe

The Verdict

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

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