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Ask HN: WePay and Stripe

4 points by debacle ↗ HN
I've been looking at both WePay and Stripe lately. WePay is cheaper up to a break even point of $50, where Stripe becomes cheaper. Stripe seems to have better APIs but WePay is obviously the cheaper option.

What experience do you have with either service? Obviously in the future I would be moving to a direct merchant account to cut costs down a percentage point, but right now I'm looking towards RAD more than anything else.

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EREFUNDO
Well it depends on your average transaction and whether if you're OK if your customers are directed to the WePay site to make a payment.
debacle
Ah! I didn't know that they had to go through WePay to make payment. That's good to know.
kkt262
If you're setting up some kind of online storefront, Stripe is definitely the way to go. They have a wonderful API that you should be able to easily incorporate into your site.
gravitronic
As a Canadian I am glad I don't have these types of problems worrying me at night.

I get to use the only option (PayPal) and sleep easy!

.... :(