PayPal Braintree
Provider 
Founded 1998
Sells To Enterprises
Pricing Model Transactional Commission
Ownership Public

Payment gateway platform for accepting online and mobile payments with global reach.
Braintree is a full-stack payment platform owned by PayPal that enables businesses to accept, process, and split payments in apps and websites. It supports credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, digital wallets, and local payment methods.
The platform offers robust APIs, recurring billing, fraud protection, and multi-currency support. It is widely used by marketplaces, SaaS companies, and e-commerce businesses for seamless checkout experiences.
| Attribute | PayPal Braintree | Shopify Payments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |||
| Founded | 1998 | 2006 | |
| Sells To | Enterprises | Enterprise, Small Business | |
| Pricing Model | Transactional Commission | Recurring, Software, Transactional | |
| Ownership | Public | Public |
Provider 
Founded 1998
Sells To Enterprises
Pricing Model Transactional Commission
Ownership Public
Provider 
Founded 2006
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Transactional
Ownership Public


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