Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Startups operate in newer markets where pricing standards haven’t been set. But throughout this turmoil, startups must adopt a process to craft a good pricing strategy, and re-evaluate prices periodically, at least once per year. Many infrastructure as a service companies do this. AWS, Twilio, Heroku, etc.

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SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2021

Perhaps the most interesting thing is just how similar both these website-builder-plus-ecommerce companies are. It’s growing at the same rate (~30%), booming from ecommerce (+78% for Squarespace, +60% for Wix). Monetizing ecommerce via subscriptions, but not payment processing. 85% NRR.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments Payment Services 337

USIO

MAY 13, 2024

For example, It is estimated that around $13k is spent monthly on labor costs to process an average of 5000 checks a month. If it’s a large enterprise with thousands of checks, the cost of labor can be mammoth size pricing. With a large scale company needing checks to be processed and done, the expense of materials is very high.

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USIO

JULY 25, 2024

Simplifying Enterprise Payments In today’s competitive market, businesses face numerous challenges with payment processing. Customized integrated payment services for enterprises provide a solution to these complexities, helping companies streamline operations and focus on their core activities.

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Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments 130

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What makes a company choose one SaaS payment processing provider over another? For example, at FastSpring, we have a lot of data about online shopping carts. But we wanted to hear directly from technical founders and software developers about what you look for in a SaaS payment processing service.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 147

FastSpring

APRIL 29, 2025

When payment partners fail to adapt to player demand and scale quickly, players leave your web shop empty handed, creating dissatisfaction that could have been prevented. We empower you to offload the complexity of global payments, sales tax and VAT compliance, player payments support, and more.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

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Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services 160

USIO

AUGUST 19, 2024

SaaS Payment Integration for Software Companies In the ever-evolving landscape of software companies, effective payment integration is crucial for success. Cutting-Edge Technology and Robust APIs Utilizing cutting-edge technology and robust APIs ensures that your software can handle a variety of payment methods effortlessly.

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Payment Solutions Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services 211

USIO

JUNE 10, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing a seamless payment experience is crucial for businesses of all sizes. As we venture into 2024, the landscape of payment integration continues to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for merchants. Key Trends in Payment Integration for 2024 1.

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Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

SaaStr

AUGUST 3, 2022

Zoom came out of 2020-2021 with SMBs no longer growing, but a huge boost in the enterprise. Folks that wanted to go online, stayed online. But folks that didn’t really want to sell online, sort of stopped when they didn’t have to anymore. Its gross margins from merchant services are only 42%.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 283

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

With a bit of work and the right platform behind you, you can create an online store that generates that kind of revenue (and more). She quit her job to start an online clothing store based around her Indian heritage. She built her online store using Shopify, one of the best ecommerce platforms on the market.

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SaaStr

APRIL 29, 2021

Cloud and ecommerce may end soon, but it hasn’t ended yet. It would be so helpful to know, as the #1 leader in SMB eCommerce, and also one of the very top leaders in SaaS SMB overall. When you add in payments, i.e. merchant services, NRR for 2018+ is about 110%, based on the below new chart. As a result, Plus (i.e.,

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Merchant Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payments 316

USIO

AUGUST 5, 2024

Boost Payments with Credit Card Merchant Services Opening Insights: In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency is key. Credit card merchant services play a crucial role in enhancing payment efficiency, allowing businesses to streamline their operations and focus on growth.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Payments 130

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Note: Apple announced that it would be reducing the App Store fee from 30% to 15% for most developers starting on January 1st, 2021. For app entrepreneurs and ecommerce store owners, the battle to be noticed in the marketplace is ongoing. Epic Games wants to take control of their online sales with its own marketplace.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Merchant Services SaaS Payments 147

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

So, the way in which you accept payments matters for both you and the customer. Not only that, as a business owner you need to know that you’re not shelling out cash on inferior services or unnecessary additional fees. Therefore, this post will cover everything you need to know about choosing the right credit card processing company.

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Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Technical Review 126

FastSpring

DECEMBER 9, 2022

SaaS billing software automates one or more of the various aspects of the recurring billing process — payment processing, fulfillment, dunning, and more. You’ll still need a separate solution for payment processing, taxes, chargebacks, and more. 3 Payment Processors. Verifone (formerly 2Checkout).

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Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 147

SaaStr

JANUARY 12, 2023

Chargebee is a recurring billing and subscription management tool that helps SaaS and SaaS-like businesses streamline Revenue Operations. Chargebee integrates with the leading payment gateways like Stripe, Braintree, PayPal etc. Think of us as your automated security and compliance expert. appeared first on SaaStr.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2024

Having and maintaining secure payment systems is integral for protecting yourself and your customers. Because more credit card-oriented purchases take place online, security and fraud protection are top priorities. Businesses are converting to digital and online platforms to stabilize their profitability at this time.

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USIO

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ah, the glorious world of payments! That’s right, “ Payments as a Service ” (PaaS) is here to save us from the monotony of traditional payment processing, and Usio is leading the charge. Buckle up, because we’re diving into why you should consider Usio for payments. We don’t just adapt; we anticipate.

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Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods 130

USIO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Why Payment Gateway API Integration Matters for Your Business In today’s digital-first world, businesses must provide seamless and secure payment experiences to meet customer expectations and stay competitive. However, integrating a payment gateway can be a complex task, riddled with technical challenges and security concerns.

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Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 130

SaaStr

MARCH 24, 2022

BlueSnap helps businesses accept payments globally. Our All-In-One Payment Platform is designed to increase sales and reduce costs for all businesses accepting payments. The result is faster time-to-market, increased top-line growth and massive operational savings. Add Single Sign-On (SSO) to your app for free.

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Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 257

Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Are you struggling with resource constraints caused by soaring credit card processing costs? Learn how to achieve payment processing compliance when surcharging to improve your company’s financial stability and reputation. A holistic approach ensures successful integration into business operations.

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Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

SaaStr

JULY 30, 2024

Okta’s VP of Engineering, Monica Bajaj, and Senior Director of Platform Product Marketing, Priya Ramamurthi, share Okta’s playbook to PLG, developer experience, and Enterprise ARR. What does scaling Enterprise ARR mean? The Enterprise Funnel Finally, it’s time to scale as your experts become advocates and champions.

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Underperforming Technical Team Enterprise Scale Payments 282

USIO

AUGUST 19, 2024

Payment integration —sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, doesn’t it? But before you start imagining robots processing your transactions, let’s break it down. Payment integration is simply the process of connecting your payment systems to work seamlessly with other parts of your business.

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Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods 130

SaaStr

AUGUST 18, 2022

Our platform is uniquely designed to integrate with CRM systems and tightly into an application or service. Laika is an enterprise-ready compliance platform that lets growing companies compete on the same level as any large organization. With Quolum ‘s SaaS Card you only pay for SaaS that you use.

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Stax Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 54

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Intellum Platform includes all the tools an organization needs to create, manage, track and improve highly-personalized learning experiences for customers, partners and even employees. SafeBase enables sales and security teams to efficiently collaborate and close enterprise deals faster. Welcome to Payfac-as-a-service.

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Subscription Flow

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In today’s international business scene, it is vital for us all to investigate why small/medium-size businesses (SMEs) supplying to enterprises require strong global payment methods for handling payments from their multinational clientele worldwide.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. While Chargebee supports several different payment gateways, you have to set up and configure each one. Responding to and processing chargebacks.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 7, 2021

But once you unpack it, it’s easy to see why it powers over 1 million websites and manages billions in sales. Gone are the days when you had to figure out how to start an ecommerce site from scratch. It offers you plenty of marketing tools to make your store a success from the start. Who is Shopify Best For?

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Payment Methods Software Review Payment Services Systems Review 140

Subscription Flow

MARCH 12, 2024

Its ability to provide businesses coupled with a platform for accepting payments via a variety of channels, such as debit and credit cards, wire transfers, and mobile money, is what makes it so effective at facilitating smooth online transactions. It places a high priority on making sure all users can transact securely.

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Payrix

JUNE 4, 2024

Leah has over a decade of experience in the payments industry and has witnessed firsthand the evolution of Integrated and Embedded Payments. Leah joins Ian Hillis on the PayFAQ: Embedded Payments podcast to delve into the fascinating world of payments, with a particular focus on merchant preferences.

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Payments Merchant Services Embedded Payments Payment Solutions 147

SaaStr

MARCH 23, 2023

Chargebee is a recurring billing and subscription management tool that helps SaaS and SaaS-like businesses streamline Revenue Operations. Chargebee integrates with the leading payment gateways like Stripe, Braintree, PayPal etc. Greenhouse is the hiring operating system for people-first companies. TripActions is now Navan.

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SaaStr

MARCH 25, 2021

BigCommerce is an interesting eCommerce case study on many levels. Shopify is #1 in so many market segments, but for “bigger” SMBs BigCommerce (and perhaps less-custom enterprise deployments) is arguably #2 to Shopify. It’s done it by going more upmarket, and better monetizing partners and services.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 27, 2020

Some years ago, POS systems were a luxury reserved for only big enterprise businesses. . So, irrespective of your small business type – retail, restaurant, franchise, online store, etc., Complete POS systems come with hardware, software, and payment processing. Thankfully, not anymore. Customer Management.

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Point of Sale Payment Solutions Payment Methods Systems Review 143

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this new SaaStr series called “What’s new at…,” Jason Lemkin chats with WorkOS CEO and founder Michael Grinich about what it takes to be Enterprise ready in SaaS, building vs. buying, and who the stakeholders are in a B2D motion. They offer all the features you need to sell to Enterprise customers. WorkOS is 4.5 No, you can’t.

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Enterprise readiness Payment Solutions Enterprise Payments 283

Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

You’re making a purchase at a retail store, and the cash register is large, clunky, and painfully slow, even for 2004. Fast forward to now where much has changed, and research anticipates contactless mobile payments to exceed one billion users globally by 2024. Why Is Adding Mobile Payments Important to Businesses Today?

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Payment Methods Payment Services Mobile Payments Merchant Services 88

SaaStr

MAY 25, 2024

Cloudinary VP of Developer Experience Sanjay Sarathy shares his journey to more than $100M and the lessons he learned along the way for building a PLG motion and an Enterprise sales motion. They didn’t initially envision being a large Enterprise sales organization. Self-service here, Enterprise motion here, and they shall never meet.

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