Payments infrastructure that powers most job management tools behind the scenes. You're probably already using it without knowing. Not a standalone business tool — it's the plumbing, not the tap.
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Overall rating
4.7/5 (3,120)
ServiceScale Verdict
“Reliable payment processing that works behind the scenes in most job management tools. You probably don't need to set it up directly — your existing software likely already uses it.”
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Overview
Stripe is the global payments infrastructure that powers millions of businesses worldwide, including a large number of Australian trade and service businesses. It's not a trade-specific tool, but it's deeply integrated into many of the platforms tradies already use — Tradify, Jobber, ServiceM8, and GoHighLevel all offer Stripe as a payment option.
For tradies, Stripe typically comes into play in one of three ways: invoice payment links (customers click to pay an invoice by card), tap-to-pay using a Stripe Terminal reader on-site, or automated payment requests triggered by a completed job in their job management software.
Strengths: Competitive AU transaction rates (1.7% + $0.30 for domestic cards as of April 2026). Extremely reliable payment infrastructure. Near-instant setup — accepting first payment within an hour is realistic. Developer-friendly for custom workflows.
Limitations: Stripe is an infrastructure layer, not a full business tool. Managing invoices, customers, and jobs still requires a separate platform. Customer support is primarily documentation-based — less accessible than Square for non-technical users. Not purpose-built for in-person trade use cases.
Most tradies encounter Stripe through their job management or invoicing tool rather than as a standalone product. If your existing tools already offer Stripe, you're set. If you want a simple tap-to-pay option without a job management platform, Square is more accessible.
Pros & Cons
Best for
Trade businesses that use Tradify, Jobber, ServiceM8, or similar tools that offer Stripe integration — enabling card payment directly from invoices and job management.
Not ideal for
Businesses that want a simple all-in-one tap-to-pay solution without integration work — Square is a better fit for that use case.
Key Features
Ratings
3,120 reviews
Source: Capterra
Checked April 2026
Pricing
No monthly fee — pay per transaction only
1.7% + $0.30 AUD per domestic card transaction
3.5% + $0.30 AUD per international card transaction
Stripe charges per transaction — no monthly fee on the standard plan. Rates shown are indicative as of April 2026 and may change. Verify current AU rates at stripe.com/au/pricing.
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