dLocal
5.5#22 in marketplace payment platformsWebAPI
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Stripe Connect
8.0#1 in embedded payments platformsFrom $20.25 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | dLocal | Stripe Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | The company identifies its operational headquarters as Montevideo, Uruguay; its principal executive offices are in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. | San Francisco and Dublin |
| Integrations | The documentation lists Shopify, Google Pay, and Tiendanube integration options; Tiendanube is available only in Argentina. | Stripe lists Terminal, Tax, Billing, Capital, Issuing, and other Stripe financial products as capabilities platforms can add through its integrated stack. |
| Payouts | Payout requests can be sent individually or in batches through an integration by API, file, or SFTP. | Platforms can send connected accounts funds to bank accounts or debit cards and control payout timing, with Instant Payouts available for an additional fee. |
dLocal plans
- Custom commercial proposalPriced on request
Stripe Connect plans
- You handle pricing for your users$20.25 a month
- Stripe handles pricing for your usersPriced on request
Pick dLocal if…
It suits businesses operating in emerging markets, including ecommerce, marketplaces, SaaS, travel, fintech, gaming, and payroll platforms. Teams needing local payment methods and payouts can evaluate its integration options.
Pick Stripe Connect if…
Connect suits software platforms, marketplaces, and businesses coordinating payments among multiple parties. Its onboarding, payout, and connected-account controls are relevant to teams building payment flows into their products.