Stripe pricing: plans, free tier & real monthly cost
Payment processing for the internet
Pricing verified Jul 2026.
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Free tier: No monthly fee — pay only per transaction
Stripe plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Free | — | No monthly fee — 2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction |
| Custom | Contact sales | — | Volume discounts for high-revenue businesses |
Stripe charges per transaction: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
Standard card processing 2.9% + $0.30; international cards +1.5%; currency conversion +1%. Stripe Billing: 0.7% pay-as-you-go (monthly-contract plans from $620/mo). No monthly fee for payments.
Stacks that use Stripe
- Accept payments online — Start getting paid. Everything wired together so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Host and sell an online course — Turn what you know into a course people can buy. Structured, paid, and managed.
- Launch an e-commerce store — Open your store. Products, cart, checkout, all wired and ready to sell.
- Send invoices and get paid as a freelancer — Set up a lightweight billing workflow to send professional invoices, collect payments online, and track what you are owed
Stripe pricing FAQ
Does Stripe have a free tier?
Yes. No monthly fee — pay only per transaction
How much does Stripe cost?
Stripe charges per transaction rather than a flat subscription: 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction. Your monthly cost scales with the revenue you process.
How up to date is this Stripe pricing?
We last verified it in Jul 2026 against Stripe's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.