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Head-to-head · Payment Gateways

Mollie vs PayPal Payments

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Mollie #5 in Payment Gateways 7.3/10 From €0/mo ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Mollie
PayPal Payments #6 in Payment Gateways 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit PayPal

Mollie leads on 0 checks, PayPal Payments on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMollie · 7.3/10
  • Free planonly PayPal Payments

Mollie scores higher on our rubric for payment gateways: 7.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

PayPal Payments offers free plan; Mollie doesn't. On api and sdk coverage, Mollie gives you Api_sdk_plugins where PayPal Payments offers Api_and_sdk.

Mollie is the better fit for european businesses and marketplaces. PayPal Payments is the better fit for businesses wanting PayPal and global reach.

  • Mollie fits best

    European businesses and marketplaces

  • PayPal Payments fits best

    Businesses wanting PayPal and global reach

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Side by side

Feature Mollie 7.3/10 Visit ↗ PayPal Payments 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.1
Ranking #5 in Payment Gateways #6 in Payment Gateways
Best for European businesses and marketplaces Businesses wanting PayPal and global reach
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features Mollie 2/2 · PayPal Payments 2/2
Recurring payments ✓ ✓
Marketplace payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Payment methods Credit/debit cards; BANCOMAT Pay; Bancontact; Belfius Pay Button; Bizum; BLIK; EPS; iDEAL; KBC Payment Button; MB Way; Multibanco; MyBank; Pay by Bank; Przelewy24; Satispay; SEPA Bank Transfer; TWINT; SEPA Direct Debit; Alma; Billie; in3; Klarna; Riverty; gift cards; paysafecard; vouchers; Apple Pay; Google Pay; PayPal; point of sale PayPal, Venmo, credit and debit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, vouchers, buy now pay later, cryptocurrency
Supported currencies 28 Not published
Payout countries 31 Not published
API and SDK coverage Api_sdk_plugins Api_and_sdk
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 28 currencies and a broad range of European payment methods.
  • Combines online, terminal and tap-to-pay acceptance with recurring payments.
  • Mollie Connect supports merchant onboarding, split payments and routing.
  • 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
  • Transaction fees apply even on the €0-per-month Pay as you go plan.
  • The €20-per-month Pro plan is focused on lower in-person rates and a terminal license.
  • Payment-method and payout availability can vary by location and account configuration.
  • 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

Mollie handles payments for businesses selling online or in person, with tools for marketplaces and SaaS platforms as well as direct merchants. It suits European businesses that need local payment methods, recurring billing, or payment…

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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…

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  1. MolliePayment Gateways 7.3From €0/mo
  2. PayPal PaymentsPayment Gateways 7.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mollie — where it wins

    • Supports 28 currencies and a broad range of European payment methods.
    • Combines online, terminal and tap-to-pay acceptance with recurring payments.
    • Mollie Connect supports merchant onboarding, split payments and routing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Transaction fees apply even on the €0-per-month Pay as you go plan.
    • The €20-per-month Pro plan is focused on lower in-person rates and a terminal license.
    • Payment-method and payout availability can vary by location and account configuration.

  • 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
  • Mollie7.3/10 · From €0/mo

    A flexible payment gateway for European sellers, marketplaces and recurring payments.

    Visit MollieFull verdict →
  • PayPal Payments7.1/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit PayPalFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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