SaaS & Ecommerce · 2026

Suby vs Stripe

For SaaS founders and ecommerce teams. Lower fees, USDC payouts, built-in invoicing, no blocked funds. The transparent Stripe alternative built for scale.

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Suby vs Stripe — feature, fee and limitation comparison
FeatureSubyStripe
Fees & Pricing
Transparent FeesSuby: 4% per transaction; 1% + $0.30 card processing; 1.5% per transaction; No payout feeStripe: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction; +1.5% for international cards; +2% currency conversion; +0.5% for recurring Billing; +$0.05/tx Radar fraud protection; Extra fees for Connect, Tax, Sigma
Low Crypto Fees
Suby: 1.5% on crypto. Stripe: no native crypto payouts for SaaS.
YesNo
USDC Payouts
Get settled in USDC. No banking dependency.
YesNo
No Hidden Add-on Fees
Stripe charges extra for Billing, Connect, Radar, Tax, Sigma.
YesNo
Multi-Currency Support
30+ fiat currencies natively supported.
YesYes
Invoicing & Payments
Built-in Invoicing
Create and send branded invoices directly from the dashboard.
YesPartial
Card Payments
Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Apple Pay.
YesYes
Crypto Payments
Full multi-chain (USDC, ETH, SOL, BNB). Stripe: very limited.
YesNo
Recurring Billing
Automated subscriptions and retainer billing.
YesYes
Payment Links
Shareable links for instant payment. No checkout page needed.
YesYes
Fund Safety & Payouts
No Blocked Funds
Revenue is never held. Stripe can hold for 14–90 days for new accounts.
YesNo
Payout Speed
Suby: 3–5 days. Stripe: 2–7 business days, Instant +1% fee.
YesPartial
No Reserve Requirements
Stripe may enforce rolling reserves. Suby: never.
YesNo
Integrations & Tools
Discord Integration
Automated role management, gating, access control.
YesNo
Telegram Integration
Group and channel access automation.
YesNo
Webhooks & API
REST API + real-time webhooks for custom flows.
YesYes
Built-in Notifications
Email, push, in-app. Stripe: email only via Billing.
YesPartial
Experience & Growth
Clean, Fast Dashboard
Suby: intuitive, zero bloat. Stripe: powerful but steeper learning curve.
YesPartial
Human Support
Suby: real team, under 2h response. Stripe: response times vary by plan.
YesPartial
Automated Upsells
Trigger the right offer at the right moment in the funnel.
YesNo
Built-in Affiliate Program
Tracking, payouts, and dedicated affiliate dashboard.
Coming soonNo
Native Email Marketing
Sequences, broadcasts, segmentation built in.
Coming soonNo
Complexity & Setup
No-Code Setup
Suby: launch in minutes. Stripe: Payment Links work, advanced features need devs.
YesPartial
Simple Pricing Model
One plan, transparent fees. Stripe layers add-ons.
YesNo
No Developer Dependency
Stripe requires devs for most advanced features. Suby: plug and play.
YesNo
Built for SaaS & Ecommerce
Suby: built for digital product teams. Stripe: general-purpose API.
YesPartial
Monthly invoiced revenue
$5,000
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$500$25k$50k$75k$100k
Suby
$250
You keep $4,750
Stripe
$345
You keep $4,655

Why teams choose Suby

Three reasons SaaS and ecommerce founders are switching.

Up to 2% lower effective fees
No hidden charges for Billing, Radar, or Connect. One transparent rate that scales with you, not against you.
USDC payouts, no blocked funds
Get settled in stablecoins or fiat. Your revenue is never frozen for 14–90 days like Stripe does to new accounts.
No-code, no developer needed
Payment links, subscriptions and invoicing in minutes, Stripe-power without the engineering team.
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Frequently asked

Everything you'd ask a Suby rep before switching.

How is Suby cheaper than Stripe when your platform fee is 4%?

Stripe's headline rate is 2.9% + $0.30, but most international SaaS and ecommerce businesses end up paying 5–8% effective once you stack international card surcharges (+1.5%), currency conversion (+2%), Stripe Billing (+0.5%), and Radar fraud protection. Suby is one transparent rate with no hidden add-ons.

Can my funds be blocked or frozen with Suby?

No. Suby never holds or freezes your funds, even for new or high-volume accounts. Stripe is known to hold funds for 14–90 days on new accounts and enforce rolling reserves at scale.

How do USDC payouts work?

You can choose to receive payouts in USDC directly to your wallet, removing banking delays and FX losses. Fiat payouts remain available. Both options work from day one.

How quickly can I migrate from Stripe?

Most teams migrate in under a day. Suby supports payment links, recurring subscriptions, and webhook-compatible APIs out of the box. Talk with our founder for a guided migration.

Which countries and currencies does Suby support?

Suby supports 30+ fiat currencies natively and accepts cards from anywhere Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX operate. Crypto payments work globally with no geographic restrictions.

What if I'm doing high volume? Are fees negotiable?

Yes, high-volume merchants get custom pricing. If you're processing more than $50k/month, reach out for tailored rates.

Is Suby suitable for SaaS subscriptions specifically?

Yes. Suby is built for recurring SaaS billing, with automated subscriptions, retainer billing, dunning, and a built-in customer portal, no Stripe Billing surcharge.