Stripe Pros and Cons: The Real Constraints Behind the Developer Experience
Stripe's API and documentation are close to an industry benchmark, and its billing, risk tooling and payment-method coverage are genuinely complete. Entity eligibility, strict risk reviews, stacked fees, dispute costs and process-driven support are equally real constraints. This article explains why each of nine advantages matters, when each of six limitations bites, and breaks down the three hidden costs beyond the rate card.