“Podia handles the checkout experience natively, but you still need to connect a payment processor such as Stripe or PayPal.”
“You don't need to build a separate checkout system or integrate Stripe through custom code. The connection is built directly into Podia.”
“Bottom line: You get an all-in-one selling platform with built-in checkout, but Stripe remains your payment processor.”
“Podia automatically grants access after successful payment.”
“One additional consideration: Podia charges a 5% transaction fee on its Mover plan, while Shaker and Earthquaker have no Podia transaction fees (Stripe processing fees still apply).”
“For most setups, I recommend connecting Stripe.”
“With Stripe connected, you can accept: - Credit and debit cards. - Apple Pay. - Google Pay. - Stripe Link. - iDEAL (useful for European customers).”
“Stripe is required for subscriptions and payment plans.”
“Stripe handles the financial transactions and payouts.”
“PayPal is an additional option, but it's only available on Podia's Shaker and Earthquaker plans.”
“PayPal is an additional option, but it's only available on Podia's Shaker and Earthquaker plans.”
“You don't need a separate checkout tool like ThriveCart or SamCart.”
“You don't need a separate checkout tool like ThriveCart or SamCart.”