A Practical Software Directory for Solo Builders
Taking payments for the goods you sell
Give customers a practical way to pay, whether they buy through your online shop or a shared payment link.
Tools in this category will help you to...
Accept payments, collect delivery details and manage payment records and refunds. Some services process payments or add a familiar checkout button, while others also manage products and orders. These tools can work together: a checkout platform may use a separate payment provider. Check compatibility with your shop, the payment methods your customers need and the total cost, including transaction charges, currency conversion and any additional platform fees.
Amazon Pay adds a checkout option to your own online shop, letting customers use payment methods and delivery addresses already saved in their Amazon accounts. Supported ecommerce integrations include WooCommerce, BigCommerce and PrestaShop. Customers choose Amazon Pay at checkout, confirm their details and complete the purchase, while you manage the order through your shop. Merchant tools support payment capture and full or partial refunds. You need an approved Amazon Pay merchant account and a compatible integration. Transaction fees depend on your account country, transaction type and customer location. You remain responsible for stock, dispatch and customer service.
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PayPal lets you accept payments through an existing online shop or share product payment links without building a full storefront. Customers can pay using PayPal and supported card or wallet options, depending on your checkout setup. Payment links can include product details, quantities, delivery charges and tax settings, while your business account brings payments, refunds and transaction records together. Standard tools have no setup or monthly fee; you pay transaction charges when receiving commercial payments. Rates vary by payment method, customer location and currency conversion. Shop-platform charges and optional paid services may add to the cost. A PayPal Business account is required.
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Square brings online payments together with tools for selling in person, making it relevant if you sell through a website as well as markets, events or a physical shop. Create payment links, buy buttons or QR codes, or connect Square to a supported ecommerce platform. Payments and refunds can be managed through its dashboard, with sales and stock information connected across supported Square tools. Payment Links have no setup or monthly fee; online transaction charges apply. Card readers and some additional software features cost extra. Payment methods, fees and integration features vary, so check the setup for your website and selling locations.
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Stripe processes card and other supported payments for physical-product sales through online shops, hosted checkout pages and shareable payment links. Many ecommerce platforms offer a Stripe connection, while Payment Links let you collect payments without writing code. Use its dashboard to view transactions, issue refunds and follow payouts to your bank account. Checkout can collect delivery details for the orders you fulfil. Standard Payments pricing has no setup or monthly fee; transaction charges depend on the payment method and customer location. Optional services, currency conversion and some third-party shop integrations can add costs. You still arrange stock, dispatch and returns.
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SureCart adds ecommerce checkout and order management to a WordPress website, using connected payment providers such as Stripe and PayPal. For physical goods, create products and variations, track stock, collect delivery details and set shipping zones and rates. Tools for refunds, customer accounts, discounts and subscription purchases can support ongoing sales. The ongoing Launch plan has no subscription charge but adds a 2.9% SureCart transaction fee on top of your payment provider’s processing fees. Paid Pro plans remove SureCart’s percentage fee. You also need WordPress hosting and a domain, and remain responsible for buying stock, shipping orders and handling returns.
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