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Head-to-head · Payment Gateways

Stripe Payments vs Mollie

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Stripe Payments #1 in Payment Gateways 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Stripe
Mollie #7 in Payment Gateways 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Mollie

Stripe Payments leads on 1 check, Mollie on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStripe Payments · 9.3/10

Stripe Payments scores higher on our rubric for payment gateways: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Stripe Payments leads on supported currencies: 135 versus 28.

Stripe Payments is the better fit for businesses needing broad payment coverage. Mollie is the better fit for european businesses and marketplaces.

  • Stripe Payments fits best

    Businesses needing broad payment coverage

  • Mollie fits best

    European businesses and marketplaces

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Side by side

Feature Stripe Payments 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Mollie 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #1 in Payment Gateways #7 in Payment Gateways
Best for Businesses needing broad payment coverage European businesses and marketplaces
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €20/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features Stripe Payments 2/2 · Mollie 2/2
Recurring payments ✓ ✓
Marketplace payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Payment methods Cards, wallets, bank debits, bank transfers, buy now pay later, local payment methods, and stablecoins 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
Supported currencies 135 (best) 28
Payout countries Not checked yet 31
API and SDK coverage Api_sdk_plugins Api_sdk_plugins
Our review
Pros
  • Accepts 125+ payment methods across 135 currencies
  • Supports recurring billing, multi-currency settlement, and in-person payments
  • Connect adds marketplace payment routing, onboarding, split payments, and payouts
  • 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.
Cons
  • No free plan is offered
  • Pricing varies by country, payment method, card origin, and currency conversion
  • Custom pricing tiers and discounts may require a tailored quote
  • 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.
Our verdict

Stripe Payments is a payment-processing platform for startups, online businesses, platforms, marketplaces, and enterprises. It handles online and in-person payments, with prebuilt or customizable checkout interfaces and payment links for…

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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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  1. Stripe PaymentsPayment Gateways 9.3Paid
  2. MolliePayment Gateways 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Stripe Payments — where it wins

    • Accepts 125+ payment methods across 135 currencies
    • Supports recurring billing, multi-currency settlement, and in-person payments
    • Connect adds marketplace payment routing, onboarding, split payments, and payouts

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Pricing varies by country, payment method, card origin, and currency conversion
    • Custom pricing tiers and discounts may require a tailored quote

  • 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.
  • Stripe Payments9.3/10 · Paid

    Broad payment coverage for businesses selling online, in person, or through marketplaces.

    Visit StripeFull verdict →
  • Mollie8.7/10 · Paid

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

    Visit MollieFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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