Why choose Checkout Page if you already use Stripe Checkout?

Last updated Apr 15, 2025
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We hear this question often:

"We already use Stripe Checkout—why would we pay for an extra subscription to Checkout Page on top?"

The answer? If you sell digital products, subscriptions, or event tickets, then Checkout Page is the Stripe Checkout you wish you had.

We take Stripe’s powerful payment infrastructure and layer in the tools, flexibility, and branding capabilities businesses tell us they need.

As official Stripe partners, we've built the perfect complement to their system.

Stripe does the heavy lifting. We make it work for your business.

What you get with Stripe aloneWhat we add
✅ Basic checkout pages➕ Highly customizable checkout pages, event pages and form pages
✅ Global payment methods➕ Product variants & bundles
✅ Secure transactions➕ Order bumps and one-click upsells
✅ Subscription billing➕ Custom payment plans (no BNPL fees)
✅ Rock-solid payment processing➕ Ability to sell digital products and deliver the files to your customers
✅ Automated payment reconciliation➕ Manual payment options (pay by invoice, deposit, cash on delivery)
✅ Reliable uptime➕ ⚡ Lightning-fast pages that load instantly (optimized for conversions)

Our customers choose to boost Stripe’s power with a subscription to Checkout Page because of several key advantages we offer:

1. We are simpler to use

Stripe is a powerful platform, but many non-technical users find its extensive options overwhelming, and customization often requires developer input. Here’s how Checkout Page simplifies the process:

  • User-friendly interface: Checkout Page is designed for non-developers. It allows anyone to create custom checkout pages in minutes and embed them on landing pages.
  • No code required: Unlike Stripe, where setting up complex billing models like payment plans can be daunting for those without technical skills, Checkout Page empowers users to manage these functionalities easily.
  • Less frustration, more autonomy: When our customers faced limitations with Stripe Checkout, they turned to Checkout Page for solutions anyone on their team could set up.
  • User-friendly help resources: Stripe’s documentation for its no-code tools feels very developer-focused. Checkout Page prioritizes simple, clear help documentation with hands-on, founder-led Live Chat support and an extensive collection of video tutorials.
A screenshot of our Checkout Page YouTube tutorial playlist

2. We offer comprehensive customization & branding

A seamless brand experience shouldn’t end at checkout.

Stripe provides functional payment processing, but their checkout experience feels jarringly separate from your website’s design and branding. If you’ve spent time meticulously crafting your sales funnel and brand, why drop the ball at the last step?

Unlike Stripe, which requires CSS knowledge for many branding elements, we offer a suite of features designed for ease of use:

  • Point-and-click customization: Easily customize colors, fonts, and layouts without any coding skills needed, ensuring your checkout reflects your brand's identity.
  • Template library: Access a collection of professionally designed templates for immediate use, all optimized for mobile devices out of the box.
  • Variety of page layouts: Choose from multiple layouts that allow you to present a unique checkout experience, making sure your brand stands out in a sea of generic interfaces.
  • Branded email designer: Create custom confirmation emails from your domain, reinforcing your brand identity after the sale without needing HTML skills.

With Checkout Page, you can achieve a fully customized checkout experience that reflects your brand without the tech hurdles.

Checkout Page client Street to Stadium, with a branded checkout design

3. We give you flexibility and control

Having total autonomy over how your customers experience the checkout process is key for a growing business. Checkout Page enables you to take back control of:

  • Seamless sales funnels: Checkout Page enables you to create a smooth sales funnel with one-click upsells, which you don’t get with Stripe. This gives you total control over how your customers experience the checkout process.
  • Product variants: Unlike Stripe Checkout, Checkout Page supports e-commerce-style product variants (size, color) and tiered pricing without coding.
  • Tailored features: Digital product sellers, subscription services, and event organizers can utilize our dedicated features, providing a personalized touch that your clients appreciate.
    • Sell digital products? Checkout page lets you sell them directly and deliver the files, unlike Stripe.
    • Sell event tickets? Checkout Page offers comprehensive ticketing functionality.
    • Sell subscriptions? We build on Stripe subscriptions to enable you to offer tailored payment plans with deposits, set-up fees, and more.
A screenshot of a Checkout Page event page builder, showing the creation of ticket types and groups with options like VIP and concessions

4. Our setup is dead simple

Getting started with Checkout Page is completely hassle-free. You can quickly connect your Stripe account to Checkout Page and disconnect it whenever you wish, allowing flexibility in your payment processing choices.

No data migration is required: all your data stays in your Stripe account.

How Checkout Page works with your Stripe account

  1. Connect your existing Stripe account in <1 minute.
  2. Build your perfect checkout using our visual editor.
  3. Launch checkout pages in as little as 15 minutes.
  4. Manage everything from one dashboard.

Your payments are still processed through Stripe; we never hold your funds, so using Checkout Page does not involve counterparty risk.

Screenshot of Connect with Stripe button in Checkout Page settings

5. Invoicing is free with Checkout Page

Checkout Page offers free invoices, a significant advantage over Stripe, which charges 0.4% of the transaction total, capping at $2.00 per invoice. This cost-saving feature further adds to the value of using Checkout Page for businesses that rely on invoicing.

Detailed feature comparison

This table will explore specific feature comparisons between Checkout Page and Stripe.

FeatureStripe CheckoutCheckout Page
Payment plansPayment plans require coding to set upNo-code payment plans with set-up fees and deposit options
Product variantsProduct variants are not available out of the box, and require workaroundsAvailable out of the box
Custom form fields capabilityUp to 3 fields allowed (text, numerical and drop-down)Unlimited custom fields with 15 types to choose from
Terms and conditions checkboxNot availableAvailable
Checkout page layoutsRestricted to one checkout page layoutMultiple layouts available
InvoicesCharges 0.4% of the transaction total, capping at $2.00 per invoiceFree invoicing
One-click upsellsNot availableSupports order bumps and one-click upsells
Add custom fees and surchargesNot availablePass fees to your customers by charging custom fees and surcharges
Easy embeddingLow-code embed optionsNo-code embeddable pages and pop-ups
Page load speedFast page load speedLightening fast, instant page loads
Google Sheets integrationNot availableIntegrates with Google Sheets to automatically update with new payments
Stripe TaxWorks natively with Stripe TaxIntegrates seamlessly with Stripe Tax
SecurityPCI CompliantCheckout Page inherits Stripe’s PCI Compliant security

What we don’t change: Stripe’s great foundation

We keep everything that makes Stripe great—including your direct customer relationships:

🛡️ We are not a merchant of record

  • You remain the seller of record for all transactions
  • Customer relationships stay entirely in your hands
  • We don’t act as an intermediary between you and your buyers (unlike some platforms)

🔐 Stripe handles security, so we don’t have to

  • PCI compliance is maintained through Stripe’s infrastructure
  • Card data never touches our servers
  • Fraud protection powered by Stripe Radar

💳 Direct payment processing you can trust

  • Customers pay directly into your Stripe account
  • No intermediary holding funds or controlling payouts
  • Complete transaction visibility in your Stripe dashboard

🚀 Why businesses prefer this approach:

  • They maintain complete ownership of customer relationships
  • They keep all financial controls within Stripe’s ecosystem
  • They avoid platform lock-in or third-party terms

We simply build on Stripe’s rock-solid foundation, adding the business-friendly tools it doesn’t provide while maintaining your direct connection to customers and payments.

The best of both worlds: Stripe's power, made easy

Checkout Page isn't about replacing Stripe—it's about completing it.

For digital sellers, subscription businesses, and event organizers, we solve frustrations that Stripe alone doesn't address:

  • The customization Stripe makes difficult
  • The features Stripe requires coding to implement
  • The branding Stripe's templates don't allow
  • The control that growing businesses demand

All while maintaining:

✓ Direct Stripe payments (no intermediaries)

✓ Your customer relationships

✓ Stripe's security infrastructure

The result?

The payment experience you thought you were getting with Stripe—fully branded, feature-rich, and business-friendly.

Ready to start selling digital products, subscriptions and event tickets?
Start your free Checkout Page trial—no credit card required.

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Sarah McCunn

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