Stripe
Standard online card pricing for domestic card payments.
Shared inputs are active for both platforms.
- Assumes a standard domestic online card payment.
- Leaves out add-ons such as Radar, Connect, subscriptions, and disputes.
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Compare payout on the same inputs
Use one sale amount and quantity, then compare both platforms side by side.
Side-by-side estimate
Platform comparison
Both columns reuse the same sanitized inputs so the payout difference is easier to trust.
| Metric | Stripe | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Net you keep | $96.80 | $96.02 |
| Estimated fees | $3.20 | $3.98 |
| Effective fee rate | 3.2% | 3.98% |
| Required sale price | Unavailable | Unavailable |
PayPal
Typical domestic checkout pricing for standard PayPal online payments.
Shared inputs are active for both platforms.
- Assumes a standard online checkout payment in the US.
- Does not include chargebacks, currency conversion, or cross-border adjustments.
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Comparison
Platform Fee Comparison Calculator
Use one shared input set and compare two fee structures side by side without switching between separate pages.
This page gives you a simpler comparison workflow when you care more about payout difference than platform-specific copy.
How to use this page
Start with a realistic sale amount, work through any optional controls that match your setup, and use reverse mode when you need a fast pricing target instead of a payout estimate.
This page gives you a simpler comparison workflow when you care more about payout difference than platform-specific copy.
Use the calculator with the examples below to compare scenarios quickly and return to the same setup later.
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FAQ
Quick answers
Short answers for the questions that usually come up first.
Why use this instead of separate fee pages?
Because shared inputs make it easier to see the payout difference immediately without flipping between browser tabs.
Can I still open the dedicated platform pages?
Yes. The dedicated pages are useful when you want platform-specific assumptions and examples after the initial comparison.