Stripe

Why Stripe Dominates Payments

Stripe transformed online payments by prioritizing developers. That might sound niche, but it means every payment experience built on Stripe is better.

My Experience

I’ve integrated Stripe with HubSpot for numerous clients. The combination provides complete revenue visibility—from first touch to closed deal to payment received.

What Makes Stripe Exceptional

1. Developer Experience - Clean APIs, excellent docs, and SDKs for every language. Implementation is a pleasure, not a pain.

2. Billing Flexibility - Subscriptions, usage-based billing, invoicing, quotes—all built-in. No need for separate billing software.

3. Global Ready - 135+ currencies, local payment methods, and automatic tax calculation. Expand internationally without complexity.

4. Revenue Tools - Revenue recognition, billing portal, and analytics. Enterprise features accessible to all.

HubSpot + Stripe Integration

This combination is powerful for RevOps:

• Sync customers and subscriptions to HubSpot
• Track revenue by deal, product, and source
• Trigger workflows on payment events
• Build accurate revenue attribution

Best For

• SaaS companies with subscription billing
• E-commerce businesses of any size
• Marketplaces with complex payment flows
• Any business wanting reliable payments

Pricing Considerations

• 2.9% + 30¢ is standard for online payments
• Volume discounts available
• Billing and Invoicing are additional products
• Compare total cost, not just per-transaction fees

When to Consider Alternatives

• Very high volume with negotiated rates (→ Adyen)
• In-person focus (→ Square)
• Already PayPal-heavy customer base (→ PayPal Commerce)