Rainforest
7.3#5 in embedded payments platformsFrom $0.20 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Stripe Connect
8.0#1 in embedded payments platformsFrom $20.25 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Rainforest | Stripe Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 168 reviews; the G2 profile is for Rainforest QA testing software, not Rainforest Pay. | 4.3 out of 5 from 249 reviews |
Rainforest plans
- Standard payout$0.20 a month
- ACH transaction$0.20 a month
- Card transaction 150k–250k$0.20 a month
- Card transaction fees$0.20 a month
- Card transaction fees$0.20, paid once
- Card volume tier 15–25m$0.20 a month
Stripe Connect plans
- You handle pricing for your users$20.25 a month
- Stripe handles pricing for your usersPriced on request
Pick Rainforest if…
Rainforest is aimed at software platforms embedding payments for their merchants, rather than merchants seeking a direct provider. It may suit platforms choosing between component-based, API-only or hybrid integrations.
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.