Businesses wanting tax compliance switch to Paddle for merchant of record. Gain: no tax liability, 5% + $0.50 all-inclusive, subscription analytics (ProfitWell). Trade-off: requires approval, less API flexibility.

Businesses wanting buyer trust switch to PayPal for brand recognition. Gain: high consumer trust, buyer protection, broad acceptance. Trade-off: higher fees for some transactions, holds for new accounts.

Businesses needing PayPal integration switch to Braintree. Gain: native PayPal integration, similar pricing to Stripe, enterprise features. Trade-off: owned by PayPal, less developer focus.

Omnichannel businesses switch to Square for unified online/in-person. Gain: integrated POS and online payments, simple pricing. Trade-off: less customization, smaller global footprint.

Large enterprises switch to Adyen for global scale. Gain: unified platform for 200+ countries, volume discounts. Trade-off: enterprise focus, complex onboarding.

SaaS businesses switch to Lemon Squeezy for simpler MoR. Gain: 5% + $0.50 with tax handling, easier approval. Trade-off: newer platform, support issues, less enterprise-grade.