ChargeStripe vs. Stripe Dashboard

Why use ChargeStripe if you already have Stripe?

Compare the apps, understand what each does, and decide what fits the way you take payments.

Compare the apps

Illustration comparing Stripe Dashboard with the ChargeStripe payment screen.

Same Stripe account. Two different app experiences.

Stripe Dashboard

Manage your business in Stripe

Review balances, payouts and transactions. Accept payments with Stripe’s built-in tools.

ChargeStripe

Use a dedicated mobile payment app

Connect your Stripe account and take customer payments through ChargeStripe.

ChargeStripe payment screen and app navigation shown on two phones.

ChargeStripe works with Stripe. It does not replace your Stripe account.

What do you get with each app?

Capabilities of Stripe Dashboard and ChargeStripe compared
Capability	Stripe Dashboard	ChargeStripe
Uses your Stripe account	Yes	Yes
Tap to Pay	Yes*	Yes*
Manual card entry	Yes	Yes
Checkout workflow	Within the Dashboard app	Dedicated payment interface
Fees per payment	Stripe processing fees	Stripe processing fees plus a 1.3% ChargeStripe fee

Uses your Stripe account

ChargeStripe: Yes
Stripe Dashboard: Yes

Tap to Pay

ChargeStripe: Yes*
Stripe Dashboard: Yes*

Manual card entry

ChargeStripe: Yes
Stripe Dashboard: Yes

Checkout workflow

ChargeStripe: Dedicated payment interface
Stripe Dashboard: Within the Dashboard app

Fees per payment

ChargeStripe: Stripe processing fees plus a 1.3% ChargeStripe fee
Stripe Dashboard: Stripe processing fees

*Availability varies by device, country, and supported hardware. Stripe processing fees apply. Check the requirements for Tap to Pay on iPhone and Tap to Pay on Android, and what is available in your country.

When does ChargeStripe make sense?

Consider ChargeStripe

Consider ChargeStripe if you want:

A dedicated mobile payment interface.
Camera card scanning, plus tip, tax and product catalogue settings.
Compatible Stripe card reader options, depending on your country.

You keep Stripe behind the scenes.

ChargeStripe connects to your Stripe account and gives you a dedicated mobile interface for taking payments. Stripe handles the underlying payment processing.

App Store

Google Play

Simple pricing.
No monthly subscription.

Pay per transaction. No monthly fees from ChargeStripe.

1.3%

ChargeStripe fee per transaction, plus Stripe processing fees.

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A few things to know.

Why would I use ChargeStripe if I have Stripe?

ChargeStripe gives you a dedicated mobile app for taking payments through your existing Stripe account. Consider it when its payment workflow and supported tools fit how you serve customers.

Can Stripe’s own app take payments?

Yes. Stripe Dashboard supports payment acceptance, including Tap to Pay and manual card entry. Available features depend on your device, location, and account. Compare the tools you need to decide whether to use Stripe Dashboard alone or add ChargeStripe.