PayPal Braintree vs PayU

PayPal Braintree6.2Visit PayU6.0Visit

Higher score PayPal Braintree #12 in Payment Gateways 6.2/10 From $0.29 ✓ 2 of 2 features Try PayPal Braintree

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PayU #17 in Payment Gateways 6.0/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit PayU

• PayPal Braintree fits best

  Developers needing PayPal-backed gateway APIs

• PayU fits best

  Indian businesses needing varied payment methods

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Side by side

Feature	PayPal Braintree 6.2/10 Visit ↗	PayU 6.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.2	6.0
Ranking	#12 in Payment Gateways	#17 in Payment Gateways
Best for	Developers needing PayPal-backed gateway APIs	Indian businesses needing varied payment methods
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Features PayPal Braintree 2/2 · PayU 2/2
Recurring payments	✓	✓
Marketplace payments	✓	✓
Specs
Payment methods	cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH Direct Debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, local payment methods	Cards, UPI, net banking, wallets, EMI, BNPL, QR and payment links
Supported currencies	130	Not published
Payout countries	Not published	Not published
API and SDK coverage	Api_and_sdk	Api_sdk_plugins
Our review
Pros	Supports cards, PayPal, Venmo, wallets, ACH, and local methods Includes recurring billing, vaulting, marketplace payouts, and fraud tools Offers hosted checkout, SDKs, APIs, reporting, and webhooks	Supports cards, UPI, wallets, EMI, BNPL, QR and other payment modes Offers recurring billing, international payments and split marketplace settlements Integrates with commerce platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce and Magento
Cons	Standard card and wallet pricing is 2.89% plus $0.29 per transaction Feature and payment-method availability varies by region and approval Not suited to businesses seeking a free payment gateway plan	No free plan; transaction fees apply, with GST Rates vary by payment method, business type and volume International currency and payout coverage may be difficult to assess
Our verdict	PayPal Braintree is a payment-processing platform for businesses accepting online and mobile payments. It is aimed at developers and businesses that need payment acceptance across web, iOS, Android, or direct API integrations. The platform… Read the review →	PayU is an India-focused payment gateway for businesses collecting payments online and offline. It suits merchants that need to accept a broad range of domestic methods, as well as businesses handling subscriptions, international payments… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PayPal Braintree — where it wins

  • Supports cards, PayPal, Venmo, wallets, ACH, and local methods
  • Includes recurring billing, vaulting, marketplace payouts, and fraud tools
  • Offers hosted checkout, SDKs, APIs, reporting, and webhooks

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard card and wallet pricing is 2.89% plus $0.29 per transaction
  • Feature and payment-method availability varies by region and approval
  • Not suited to businesses seeking a free payment gateway plan

• PayU — where it wins

  • Supports cards, UPI, wallets, EMI, BNPL, QR and other payment modes
  • Offers recurring billing, international payments and split marketplace settlements
  • Integrates with commerce platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce and Magento

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; transaction fees apply, with GST
  • Rates vary by payment method, business type and volume
  • International currency and payout coverage may be difficult to assess

• PayPal Braintree6.2/10 · From $0.29

  A broad PayPal-backed gateway for developers building online and mobile payments.

  Try PayPal BraintreeFull verdict →
• PayU6.0/10 · Paid

  Broad payment coverage for Indian businesses, with checkout, billing and marketplace tools.

  Visit PayUFull verdict →