Adyen vs Braintree

Adyen9.2Visit Braintree8.8Visit

Higher score Adyen #2 in Payment Gateways 9.2/10 From $0.13 ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Adyen

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Braintree #6 in Payment Gateways 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Braintree

• Adyen fits best

  Global enterprises and marketplaces

• Braintree fits best

  Businesses wanting PayPal in one integration

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Side by side

Feature	Adyen 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Braintree 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Payment Gateways	#6 in Payment Gateways
Best for	Global enterprises and marketplaces	Businesses wanting PayPal in one integration
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	From $0.13	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	13 integrations	6 integrations
Features Adyen 2/2 · Braintree 2/2
Recurring payments	✓	✓
Marketplace payments	✓	✓
Specs
Payment methods	ACH Direct Debit, Afterpay, Alipay, American Express, Apple Pay, Bancontact, Blik, Carte Bancaire, China UnionPay, Clearpay, Diners, Discover, eftpos Australia, Girocard, Google Pay, iDEAL, JCB, Klarna, Maestro, Mastercard, MB Way, MobilePay, Multibanco, online banking, open banking, PayPal, PayTo, Trustly, TWINT, Vipps, Visa, WeChat Pay	Cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH Direct Debit, local payment methods, bank transfers, vouchers, and buy now, pay later methods
Supported currencies	136	Not checked yet
Payout countries	36	Not checked yet
API and SDK coverage	Api_sdk_plugins	Api_sdk_plugins
Our review
Pros	Supports cards, wallets, and local methods across 136 currencies. Combines recurring payments, marketplace payouts, and risk tools. Offers APIs, SDKs, web components, mobile integrations, and plugins.	Accepts cards, PayPal, wallets, ACH Direct Debit, and local methods SDKs and hosted checkout options support web and mobile integrations Includes tokenization, recurring billing, fraud tools, and reporting
Cons	The $0.13 starting fee is only the fixed transaction component. Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume. Its broad capabilities may be more than a simple online checkout needs.	Pricing requires contacting sales Marketplace payments require approval and have US domicile limits Payment availability depends on merchant setup, geography, and approval
Our verdict	Adyen brings online and in-person payment processing together for businesses operating across markets. Its online product supports cards, wallets, and local payment methods on websites and mobile apps, while marketplace tools cover user… Read the review →	Braintree is PayPal’s payment processing platform for businesses that need to accept payments through web or mobile integrations. It brings cards, PayPal, digital wallets, Venmo, ACH Direct Debit, and local payment methods into one… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Adyen — where it wins

  • Supports cards, wallets, and local methods across 136 currencies.
  • Combines recurring payments, marketplace payouts, and risk tools.
  • Offers APIs, SDKs, web components, mobile integrations, and plugins.

  Where it doesn't

  • The $0.13 starting fee is only the fixed transaction component.
  • Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume.
  • Its broad capabilities may be more than a simple online checkout needs.

• Braintree — where it wins

  • Accepts cards, PayPal, wallets, ACH Direct Debit, and local methods
  • SDKs and hosted checkout options support web and mobile integrations
  • Includes tokenization, recurring billing, fraud tools, and reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Marketplace payments require approval and have US domicile limits
  • Payment availability depends on merchant setup, geography, and approval

• Adyen9.2/10 · From $0.13

  A broad payment platform for businesses managing online, mobile, and marketplace flows.

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• Braintree8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A flexible PayPal-owned gateway for businesses integrating online and mobile payments.

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