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Trust Score comparison · April 2026
| Factor | Stripe | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Language | TypeScript / Python | TypeScript / Python |
| Hosted | Self-hosted | Yes |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open Source | — | — |
| TypeScript | ✓ | ✓ |
import Stripe from 'stripe';
const stripe = new Stripe(process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY);
const session = await stripe.checkout.sessions.create({
payment_method_types: ['card'],
line_items: [{ price: 'price_xxx', quantity: 1 }],
mode: 'subscription',
success_url: 'https://yoursite.com/success',
cancel_url: 'https://yoursite.com/cancel',
});
redirect(session.url);import { Paddle } from '@paddle/paddle-node-sdk';
const paddle = new Paddle(process.env.PADDLE_API_KEY);
const transaction = await paddle.transactions.create({
items: [{ priceId: 'pri_01abc', quantity: 1 }],
customerId: 'ctm_01xyz',
});Stripe leads on Trust Score with stronger signal data across downloads and community health. That said, the other tool is worth considering if your use case matches its specific strengths above.