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Pick up to three. Scores are curated estimates on a 0–10 scale. Lock-in: higher = worse.
| Dimension | Stripe | Polar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Capability fit | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Price / performance | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Latency / reliability | 9.4 | 8.0 |
| Developer & agent DX | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Privacy / data retention | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Lock-in risk (higher = worse) | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Maturity / track record | 9.8 | 7.2 |
| Pricing | Pay-as-you-go payment processing + Billing subscriptions; Connect for marketplaces; Atlas etc. | As of 2026-09-14 (polar.sh/resources/pricing): Merchant of Record. Starter free at 5%+$0.50/txn; Pro $20/mo + 3.8%+$0.40; Growth $100 + 3.6%+$0.35; Scale $400 + 3.4%+$0.30. Orgs be… |