Which one is right for you?
Tallymark vs Stripe Invoicing.
Key takeaways.
- 01Tallymark runs on the Stripe account you already have: same payout schedule, same processing fees, same bank account.
- 02Stripe charges 0.4% on one-time invoices and 0.7% on recurring payments, on top of processing fees. Tallymark doesn't.
- 03Stripe's dashboard is built for developers and finance teams. Tallymark is built for business owners who just want to send an invoice and get paid.
Why choose Tallymark over Stripe Invoicing.
No invoicing fee.Stripe Invoicing adds 0.4% to every one-time invoice paid through Stripe, on top of card fees. Tallymark adds nothing.
No recurring billing fee.Stripe Billing adds 0.7% to every recurring payment. Tallymark subscriptions, payment plans, and recurring invoices add nothing.
It adds up fast.On $5,000 a month, that's $240 a year in invoicing fees, or $420 a year on recurring billing.
Same Stripe, less fees.Tallymark runs on the Stripe account you already have. Same card processing, same payouts, same dashboard. Just no invoicing or billing fees on top.
Built for business owners, not developers.Stripe's dashboard is built for engineers and finance teams. Tallymark is built for sending an invoice in 30 seconds.
Sales pages with digital downloads.Sell services, packages, and files from one link. Customers get their downloads right after paying.
Two Stripe products.
Stripe Payments2.9% + 30¢Stripe's payment processing. Charges your client's card and sends the money to your bank. You pay this with Stripe Invoicing and Tallymark.
Stripe Invoicing & Billing+0.4–0.7%Stripe's invoicing and subscription features, charged on top of payments. 0.4% per one-time invoice paid through Stripe, 0.7% per recurring payment. Tallymark doesn't charge this fee.
| Feature | Tallymark | Stripe Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Card fee (US) | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Invoicing fee | 0% | 0.4% |
| Recurring billing fee | 0% | 0.7% |
| Uses your Stripe account | Yes | Yes |
| Built for | Business owners | Developers |
| Recurring invoices | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic card payments | Yes | Yes |
| Custom logo and colors | Yes | Yes |
| Sales pages | Yes | Payment Links |
| Digital downloads | Yes | No |
| Usage-based billing | No | Yes |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Tallymark if...
- You want Stripe's payments without Stripe's invoicing and billing fees.
- You'd rather not learn a dashboard built for developers.
- You bill clients on a recurring schedule or with payment plans.
- You sell packages, products, or digital downloads.
- You're a freelancer or small business, not a software company.
Choose Stripe Invoicing if...
- You're a software company with developers building on Stripe's API.
- You need usage-based billing or complex pricing models.
- You want quotes, tax, and revenue reporting inside Stripe.
The bottom line.
Frequently asked questions.
What is Stripe?
Stripe is a payment processor used by millions of businesses. It charges your client's card, runs security and fraud checks, and sends the money to your bank account.
Do I keep my Stripe account?
Yes. Tallymark connects to the Stripe account you already have. Your payouts, processing fees, and bank account stay the same.
Does Tallymark add fees on top of Stripe?
No. Tallymark has no monthly fees and no percentage fees. You only pay Stripe's standard processing fees, without the 0.4% invoicing fee or the 0.7% billing fee.
Can I still use the Stripe dashboard?
Yes. Your payments and payouts still show up in your Stripe dashboard. You just don't need it to send invoices or manage subscriptions.
Do I need a developer to use Tallymark?
No. You can create and send an invoice in about 30 seconds without writing any code. If you do have developers, Tallymark also has an API.
Does Tallymark support usage-based billing?
No. If you need usage-based billing or complex pricing models, Stripe Billing is the better fit.
No monthly fees. No percentage fees. Unlimited everything.
Create a free account