We currently offer two PayPal extensions: PayPal Payments and PayPal Braintree. This page compares the extensions.
Comparison
↑ Back to topPayment methods
↑ Back to top| Description | PayPal Payments | Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Credit & debit cards | Yes, advanced in US, CA, UK, FR, IT, ES, AU | Yes |
| Pay Later offers | Yes Pay in 4 and PayPal Credit (US) Pay in 3 (UK) Pay in 4 (France) Installments (Germany) Pay in 4 (Australia) | Yes Pay in 4 and PayPal Credit (US) Pay in 3 (UK) Pay in 4 (France) Installments (Germany) Pay in 4 (Australia) |
| Local payment methods | Yes Learn more | Yes Learn more |
| Digital wallets | Yes PayPal, Venmo (US) | Yes PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and more |
Subscriptions
↑ Back to top| Compatibility | PayPal Payments | Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible with WooCommerce Subscriptions | Yes, if Vaulting is enabled. | Yes |
Markets
↑ Back to top| PayPal Payments | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Market availability | 200+ markets | 46 countries |
Pricing
↑ Back to top| Fees | PayPal Payments | Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Extension fee | None | None |
| Monthly fee | None | None |
| Transaction fees | Varies by market | Fees |
Customer Experience
↑ Back to top| PayPal Payments | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Customer remains on website | Yes | Yes |
| Customer needs a PayPal account to pay for products | Optional | Optional |
Fraud Protection
↑ Back to top| PayPal Payments | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced fraud protection for credit & debit card transactions | Yes | Yes |
General information
↑ Back to topPayPal account requirements
↑ Back to topAutomatic subscription renewals:
- Customers must create a PayPal account
- Customers can check out as guests
Accepted currencies
↑ Back to topPlease click here for a list of accepted PayPal currencies.
Supported countries
↑ Back to topPayPal only works for customers in these supported countries. For customers outside these countries, provide an alternative payment method.
General questions about PayPal products
↑ Back to topTo learn which PayPal option is best for you, contact PayPal Customer Service for advice.
Legacy PayPal integrations
↑ Back to topPayPal Payments is PayPal’s current payment solution and replaces these older PayPal products. We recommend upgrading if you’re using any of the legacy integrations listed below.
Questions and support
↑ Back to topDo you still have questions and need assistance?Â
- Get in touch with a Happiness Engineer via our Help Desk. We provide support for extensions developed by and/or sold on WooCommerce.com, and Jetpack/WordPress.com customers.
- If you are not a customer, we recommend finding help in the WooCommerce support forum or hiring a Woo Agency Partner. These are trusted agencies with a proven track record of building highly customized, scalable online stores. Learn more about Woo Agency Partners.