LinkPay vs Stripe Payment Links
The short answer: LinkPay is payment links & checkout software you buy once as source code and self-host, while Stripe Payment Links is a hosted option you rent. Stripe links are tied to Stripe and its fees; LinkPay is your own branded platform supporting multiple gateways.
LinkPay vs Stripe Payment Links: at a glance
| LinkPay | Stripe Payment Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Source code you self-host | Hosted service |
| Pricing | One-time from $149 | Recurring subscription |
| Ownership | You own code & data | Vendor-controlled |
| Customisation | Unlimited (full source) | Within product limits |
| White-label / resell | Yes | Usually no |
When to pick LinkPay
Choose LinkPay if you want to own the platform, avoid escalating monthly fees, customise deeply, or resell it under your own brand. It ships with everything below:
- Shareable payment links for any product or service
- Subscription and recurring-payment pages
- One-click and hosted checkout pages
- Stripe, PayPal and Razorpay integrations
- Invoicing with PDF receipts
- Customer and transaction dashboards
Frequently asked questions
Is LinkPay better than Stripe Payment Links?
It depends on what you value: LinkPay gives you owned, self-hosted source code with no recurring fees, while Stripe Payment Links is faster to start as a hosted service. Stripe links are tied to Stripe and its fees; LinkPay is your own branded platform supporting multiple gateways.
Which is cheaper, LinkPay or Stripe Payment Links?
Over time LinkPay is usually cheaper because it is a one-time licence from $149 with no per-seat monthly billing, whereas Stripe Payment Links charges recurring fees that grow with usage.
Can I switch from Stripe Payment Links to LinkPay?
Yes — because LinkPay is source code you control, you can migrate and recreate your workflows, then customise beyond what Stripe Payment Links allows.
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