Payments
Best Payments for SaaS Businesses
Early software founders launching a product with self-serve signup and trials.
Our pick
Stripe Billing
No monthly feeSubscriptions, trials and upgrades handled without custom billing code.
On a tighter budget
Square
No monthly feeCheaper to start than Stripe Billing, with fewer moving parts to learn.
Square detailsIf you want more power
Stripe Billing
No monthly feeMore capable than Stripe Billing — worth it only once volume justifies the setup time.
Stripe Billing detailsWhy this one for saas
SaaS needs a sharp marketing site, real product analytics, and billing that does not need rebuilding at revenue.
- Handles proration and trials
- Customer portal included
- Scales with the product
- Extra recurring fee
- Unnecessary for one-time sales
Best for: SaaS and membership products with recurring revenue. · Price checked August 2026
| Other Payments options | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | No monthly fee | Almost every service business collecting money online. |
| 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 saas stack costs
Payments is one of 6 tools in this stack. Running all of them costs roughly $34–$94 per month on entry plans.
See the full SaaS 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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