PayPal AlternativesPayment Processing & Money Transfer Services like PayPal

Apps similar to PayPal include Zoneless, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Wise, Stripe, GNU Taler and Open Collective. There's no shortage of Payment Processing Services like PayPal, with more than 100 alternatives for the web, iPhone, Android, iPad and Windows.

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  1. Zoneless icon
     18 likes

    Open-source Stripe alternative for stablecoins. Checkout, subscriptions, and marketplace payouts. Stripe-compatible API. Your very own payments stack with no fees.

    52 Zoneless alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  2. Wise icon
     59 likes

    Provides secure, cost-effective international transfers using the real exchange rate. Supports over 70 currencies, allowing account openings in 8+ currencies, and offers a free multi-currency account up to 8x cheaper than banks.

    60 Wise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  3. Stripe icon
     78 likes

    Stripe helps you create any type of payments flow—from e-commerce to recurring billing and everything in between. Stripe enables you to accept payments in minutes. Stripe makes recurring and subscription-based billing easy.

    117 Stripe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. GNU Taler icon
     28 likes

    GNU Taler is a privacy-preserving payment system. Customers can stay anonymous, but merchants can not hide their income through payments with GNU Taler. This helps to avoid tax evasion and money laundering.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • F-Droid
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  5. Open Collective icon
     50 likes

    Open Collective is a legal and financial toolbox for groups. It’s a fundraising + legal status + money management platform for your community.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Skrill icon
     19 likes

    Make fast and secure payments and international money transfers. From betting and trading to shopping and gaming, Skrill makes managing your money simple.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  7. Cash App icon
     10 likes

    Cash App lets you pay friends instantly, and cash out to your bank for free. Standard deposits show up the very next business day. You can even spend directly from the app with a built-in Visa virtual card number.

    40 Cash App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. Experience fast, affordable, and secure digital transactions with MiniPay. Join millions around the world who trust our self-custodial wallet to manage and send funds globally. Send from Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. DASH icon
     23 likes

    DASH is an open source peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that uses a system called Darksend to add privacy to transactions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Payoneer icon
     12 likes

    Comprehensive payment service supporting over 160 countries, offering multi-currency accounts, commercial cards, business funding options, automated mass payments, scheduling, expense controls, marketplace integration, and compliant global workforce management.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. Apple Pay icon
     7 likes

    Apple Pay lets you make purchases securely in stores, in apps, and on the web using Safari . Pay with just a touch, in person or online, with debit and credit cards. Your purchases are safe and private, card details never shared by Apple.

    31 Apple Pay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Paddle icon
     6 likes

    The only complete billing solution for SaaS. As your merchant of record, Paddle handles your payments, tax, subscription management and more, so you can focus on growing your software business.

    31 Paddle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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