PayPal vs Google Checkout

Struggling to choose between PayPal and Google Checkout? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

PayPal is a Business & Commerce solution with tags like payments, money-transfer, ecommerce.

It boasts features such as Online payments processing, Money transfers between parties, Ability to hold funds in multiple currencies, Secure and encrypted transactions, Mobile app for on-the-go payments, Invoicing and payment acceptance for businesses, Buyer and seller protection programs and pros including Widely accepted online payment method, Convenient for international transactions, Secure and reliable payment processing, Offers buyer and seller protection, Easy to set up and use for individuals and businesses.

On the other hand, Google Checkout is a Business & Commerce product tagged with ecommerce, online-payments, credit-cards, debit-cards, google-wallet.

Its standout features include Online payment processing, Accept credit card, debit card, and Google Wallet payments, No need for customers to create an account on the merchant's website, Fraud protection and chargeback management, Integration with Google Ads and other Google services, and it shines with pros like Easy integration with Google products and services, Secure and reliable payment processing, No account creation required for customers, Fraud protection and chargeback management.

Feature	PayPal	Google Checkout
Overall Score	1	N/A
Primary Category	Business & Commerce	Business & Commerce

Product Overview

PayPal

Description: PayPal is an online payments system that allows users to transfer funds electronically between parties. It offers services for individuals and businesses to send, receive, and hold funds in multiple currencies worldwide.

Google Checkout

Description: Google Checkout is an online payment processing service that allows merchants to accept online payments. It allows customers to pay using credit cards, debit cards or Google Wallet without creating an account on the merchant's website.

Key Features Comparison

PayPal Features

• Online payments processing
• Money transfers between parties
• Ability to hold funds in multiple currencies
• Secure and encrypted transactions
• Mobile app for on-the-go payments
• Invoicing and payment acceptance for businesses
• Buyer and seller protection programs

Google Checkout Features

• Online payment processing
• Accept credit card, debit card, and Google Wallet payments
• No need for customers to create an account on the merchant's website
• Fraud protection and chargeback management
• Integration with Google Ads and other Google services

Pros & Cons Analysis

PayPal

Pros

• Widely accepted online payment method
• Convenient for international transactions
• Secure and reliable payment processing
• Offers buyer and seller protection
• Easy to set up and use for individuals and businesses

Cons

• Fees for some transactions and services
• Potential for account holds or limitations
• Limited control over customer data and information
• Dependency on internet connectivity for transactions

Google Checkout

Pros

• Easy integration with Google products and services
• Secure and reliable payment processing
• No account creation required for customers
• Fraud protection and chargeback management

Cons

• Limited payment options compared to other payment gateways
• Higher transaction fees for some merchants
• Discontinuation of the service in 2013, leading to a migration for merchants

Pricing Comparison

PayPal

• Freemium
• Pay-As-You-Go

Google Checkout

• Pay-As-You-Go