PayPal Checkout vs Stripe for Laravel Software Stores
When to use PayPal Subscriptions, license keys and webhooks — lessons from RelaxGen's tools marketplace.
Mehran Shafique · May 28, 2026 · 1 min read · 82 words
Payment choice affects conversion globally. PayPal dominates trust in some markets; Stripe wins developer experience and card-first checkout.
PayPal strengths
Recognised brand, guest checkout with PayPal balance, strong in MENA and EU SMB segments. Subscriptions API supports software licenses we sell on RelaxGen tools store.
Stripe strengths
Granular billing, Connect for marketplaces, superior dashboards. Better for metered SaaS and complex proration.
Implementation tips
Verify webhooks with idempotency tables. Never expose secret keys in frontend. Offer both when CAC justifies dual integration maintenance.
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