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Convert vs Stripe

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Convert

Software

A/B testing platform for enterprises

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stripe

Software

Financial infrastructure for the internet

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stripe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Convert pricing is driven by monthly tested users, starting at $399 per month for 100,000 monthly tested users on Growth and $599 on Pro; Stripe requires developer setup and API integration for most use cases
  • They diverge on capability: Convert covers A/B testing, Stripe covers Payment processing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Convert and Stripe actually diverge.

Attributes where Convert and Stripe differ
AttributeConvertStripe
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Convert

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Analytics
  • API access
  • Google Analytics
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Only in Stripe

  • Payment processing
  • Subscription billing
  • Invoicing
  • Terminal (in-person payments)
  • Fraud prevention
  • 3D Secure
  • Global payouts
  • Financial reporting

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Convert

  • A/B, split and multivariate testing on websitesnot Stripe
  • Server-side experimentation and feature flaggingnot Stripe
  • Personalising site content to visitor segmentsnot Stripe

Stripe

  • Online paymentsnot Convert
  • Subscription managementnot Convert
  • Marketplace paymentsnot Convert
  • Global expansionnot Convert
  • Platform monetizationnot Convert

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Convert

  • Pricing is driven by monthly tested users, starting at $399 per month for 100,000 monthly tested users on Growth and $599 on Pro
  • Single Sign-On requires the Pro plan at $599 per month
  • Multivariate testing, multi-page testing, full stack and feature flags, sequential testing and raw test data export are all withheld from the Growth plan
  • Phone support, change history and guided onboarding require Pro
  • The advertised $299 and $420 per month rates require paying the full year up front at $3,588 or $5,040
  • The Enterprise plan is price on request, is only available as an annual plan, and its data segregation feature carries additional costs
  • Listed prices exclude VAT, GST and other taxes, which are added at checkout
  • Above 5 million monthly tested users there is no published rate

Stripe

  • Requires developer setup and API integration for most use cases
  • Dispute fee of $15 per chargeback is standard industry cost
  • Limited offline payment capabilities

Pricing, plan by plan

Convert

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • A/B testing
    • Analytics
    • API access

Stripe

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Stripe review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Convert if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
Convert review

Choose Stripe if

  • You need payment processing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want subscription billing.
Stripe review

Questions people ask

Is Convert or Stripe better?
Neither clearly leads. Convert starts at $1000/month and Stripe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Convert or Stripe?
Stripe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Convert and Free for Stripe.
Does Convert or Stripe run on more platforms?
Convert runs on Web. Stripe runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Stripe for free?
Yes. Stripe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Convert starts at $1000/month.
What is Convert best used for?
Convert is most often used for a/b, split and multivariate testing on websites, server-side experimentation and feature flagging, personalising site content to visitor segments. Of those, a/b, split and multivariate testing on websites and server-side experimentation and feature flagging are not what Stripe is typically brought in for.
What can Convert do that Stripe cannot?
Convert covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Analytics, API access. Stripe covers Payment processing, Subscription billing, Invoicing, Terminal (in-person payments).

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stripe: What are Stripe's transaction fees?

Standard US rates are 2.9% plus 30 cents for online card payments, 2.7% plus 5 cents for in-person, 3.4% plus 30 cents for keyed/phone transactions, and 0.8% capped at $5 for ACH payments.

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Stripe: How many currencies and countries does it support?

Stripe accepts 135+ currencies and supports payment acceptance in 40+ countries through Stripe Connect, enabling sellers to onboard and receive payouts in minutes.

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Stripe: What payment methods are supported?

Stripe supports dozens of payment methods including credit/debit cards, ACH transfers, and local payment options, with additional support through partnerships with Meta and Google.

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Stripe: Are there monthly fees or contracts?

No. Stripe charges no monthly fees or contracts, only per-transaction fees and dispute fees, making costs fully transparent and variable.

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