Payments
Best Payments for Consulting Businesses
Independent consultants and small advisory firms selling expertise and retained engagements.
Our pick
Stripe
No monthly feeInvoices, deposits and retainer payments in one place.
On a tighter budget
Square
No monthly feeCheaper to start than Stripe, with fewer moving parts to learn.
Square detailsIf you want more power
Stripe Billing
No monthly feeMore capable than Stripe — worth it only once volume justifies the setup time.
Stripe Billing detailsWhy this one for consulting
Consulting revenue comes from credibility plus consistent follow-up. This stack keeps your positioning sharp and makes sure no qualified conversation goes cold.
- No monthly cost
- Payment links need no website
- Excellent reliability
- Per-transaction fees
- Dashboard assumes some comfort with tooling
Best for: Almost every service business collecting money online. · Price checked August 2026
| Other Payments options | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe Billing | No monthly fee | SaaS and membership products with recurring revenue. |
| Stripe (nonprofit rate) | No monthly fee | Registered nonprofits taking one-time and recurring gifts. |
| Square | No monthly fee | Local businesses selling face to face and online. |
| Shopify Payments | Included with Shopify | Anyone already running a Shopify store. |
What the rest of the consulting stack costs
Payments is one of 6 tools in this stack. Running all of them costs roughly $48–$117 per month on entry plans.
See the full Consulting stackPrices are entry-plan estimates and exclude transaction fees. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm before you buy. Some outbound links may earn us a commission, which never affects our pick. Read the disclosure.
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