
Braintree (PayPal Enterprise Payments)
TL;DR
Braintree offers a wide array of services: online and mobile payment acceptance (cards, digital wallets, PayPal, Venmo), developer SDKs and APIs for multiple languages, tokenization, vaulting of customer payment methods, recurring billing and subscription support, global currency and merchant account support, integrations with major ecommerce platforms. Its feature set is strong and comprehensive for merchants that need more than “plug & play” minimal setups. Braintree is praised for its strong developer tools, wide payment method support, and scalability for growing online businesses. It offers transparent pricing and flexibility without long-term contracts, making it appealing for mid- to large-volume merchants. However, it may be less ideal for very small or POS-only businesses due to setup complexity and potential extra costs like international surcharges. Some users also report challenges with funding delays, underwriting, and limited built-in invoicing or marketplace features. Braintree was acquired by payPal on September 26, 2013.

