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Payments, explained honestly
Long-form guides on choosing, comparing and switching payment processors — including the industries most comparison sites skip.
What Is a Payment Service Provider (PSP)?
A complete plain-English guide to payment service providers: how PSPs work, payment flows, fees, security, chargebacks, orchestration and how to choose one.
September 2026 · 32 min read
Quick verdict: A payment service provider is the infrastructure partner that helps a business accept, secure, route, settle and manage electronic payments across cards, wallets, bank transfers and local payment methods.
Written by PSPDex Editorial Team · Reviewed by PSPDex editorial review
Stripe vs Adyen for Recurring Payments: A Comprehensive Analysis
A practical Stripe vs Adyen comparison for subscription billing, recurring payments, pricing, global expansion, failed-payment recovery and enterprise payment operations.
September 2026 · 18 min read
Quick verdict: Stripe is the stronger default for SaaS and digital subscriptions. Adyen is the better fit when recurring payments are part of a global enterprise payments operation.
Written by PSPDex Editorial Team · Reviewed by PSPDex editorial review
Beyond Stripe: The Honest Guide to Stripe Alternatives in 2026
Stripe is the default — until it isn't. A candid, category-by-category tour of 50+ payment processors, what each one is actually good at, and when you should stay put.
February 2026 · 14 min read
Quick verdict: Stripe is still the best default for many online businesses, but high-risk merchants, global sellers, SaaS teams and bitcoin-native companies should compare specialist alternatives before committing.
Written by PSPDex Editorial Team · Reviewed by PSPDex editorial review