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Best Payment Processing Platforms for Publishers

Braintree alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 3 score higher than Braintree's 2.5/5.

Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.

#1StripeBest-in-Class

Developer-first payments and subscription billing

Scores 1.8 higher than Braintree

4.3
out of 5
#2Checkout.comMarginal Fit

Enterprise payments with direct local acquiring

Scores 0.7 higher than Braintree

3.2
out of 5
#3AdyenMarginal Fit

Enterprise acquirer with global method coverage

Scores 0.3 higher than Braintree

2.8
out of 5
#4MollieLimited

European payments with straightforward pricing

Scores level with Braintree

2.5
out of 5
#5GoCardlessLimited

Bank-debit payments with lower transaction cost

Scores level with Braintree

2.5
out of 5
#6NuveiLimited

Global payments with local acquiring reach

Scores 0.1 lower than Braintree

2.4
out of 5
#7WorldpayLimited

Global acquirer for high-volume merchants

Scores 0.2 lower than Braintree

2.3
out of 5
#8CybersourceLimited

Enterprise payment gateway and fraud management

Scores 0.2 lower than Braintree

2.3
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Braintree?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Stripe is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Payment Processing Platforms for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Braintree at 2.5/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Braintree?

Our assessment didn't flag significant limitations. Publishers usually move for cost or fit reasons rather than capability.

Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?

No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.

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