Braintree Recurring Billing
Flexible recurring billing.
Overview
Braintree, a PayPal service, offers recurring billing as a core feature of its payment processing platform. It provides a flexible, API-driven way to create subscription plans, manage customer billing cycles, and handle prorations and discounts. It's not a standalone subscription management platform but rather a powerful tool for developers who want to build subscription logic directly into their applications.
✨ Key Features
- Flexible Subscription Plans
- Automated Recurring Charges
- Proration and Discounts
- Add-ons and One-Time Charges
- API-driven Management
- Failed Payment Retries
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with PayPal.
- Strong support for multiple payment methods.
- Developer-centric, API-first approach.
Unique Value: Offers a flexible, developer-friendly way to build recurring payment logic directly into an application, backed by the power and reach of the Braintree and PayPal network.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Providing the backend recurring payment logic for various software platforms and e-commerce sites.
- Developers building subscription features into their own applications.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Businesses needing a full-featured subscription management UI with analytics, churn metrics, and revenue recognition.
- Merchants who are not developers and need an out-of-the-box solution.
🏆 Alternatives
Similar to Stripe Billing, it's a gateway with billing features rather than a full management platform. It lacks the user interface, analytics, and revenue recognition of platforms like Chargebee or Recurly.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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