Adyen vs PayPal Payments

Adyen9.2Visit PayPal Payments8.9Visit

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

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PayPal Payments #5 in Payment Gateways 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit PayPal

• Adyen fits best

  Global enterprises and marketplaces

• PayPal Payments fits best

  Businesses wanting PayPal and global reach

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Side by side

Feature	Adyen 9.2/10 Visit ↗	PayPal Payments 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Payment Gateways	#5 in Payment Gateways
Best for	Global enterprises and marketplaces	Businesses wanting PayPal and global reach
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	From $0.13	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Features Adyen 2/2 · PayPal Payments 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	PayPal, Venmo, credit and debit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, vouchers, buy now pay later, cryptocurrency
Supported currencies	136	Not checked yet
Payout countries	36	Not checked yet
API and SDK coverage	Api_sdk_plugins	Api_and_sdk
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 PayPal, Venmo, cards, wallets, bank transfers, and vouchers Supports recurring payments, payment links, hosted checkout, and buttons Offers marketplace tools, REST APIs, SDKs, and acceptance across 200+ markets
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.	Transaction pricing varies by payment method, currency, geography, and integration Payment methods and availability vary by geography and integration method Marketplace and API options may require more integration work than payment links
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 →	PayPal Payments gives businesses several ways to accept online and in-person payments, from PayPal and Venmo in the United States to cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, vouchers, and buy-now-pay-later options. It suits merchants that… 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.

• PayPal Payments — where it wins

  • Accepts PayPal, Venmo, cards, wallets, bank transfers, and vouchers
  • Supports recurring payments, payment links, hosted checkout, and buttons
  • Offers marketplace tools, REST APIs, SDKs, and acceptance across 200+ markets

  Where it doesn't

  • Transaction pricing varies by payment method, currency, geography, and integration
  • Payment methods and availability vary by geography and integration method
  • Marketplace and API options may require more integration work than payment links

• Adyen9.2/10 · From $0.13

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

  Visit AdyenFull verdict →
• PayPal Payments8.9/10 · Free plan

  Broad payment acceptance with checkout tools, recurring billing, and marketplace support.

  Visit PayPalFull verdict →