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La Minute Builder #10 — Stripe or Stancer? Why everyone picks Stripe… without checking if it's the right fit
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« Stripe or Stancer? Why do most startups choose Stripe… without always asking whether it's the best fit for their market? »
I recently integrated Stancer for a SaaS subscription.
And it made me realize something.
When we talk about a payment provider, many decisions are made out of habit.
"Everyone uses Stripe."
But is it really the best choice for every product?
Stripe 🇺🇸
- Very complete ecosystem
- Exceptional documentation
- Global community
- Hundreds of integrations
- Ideal for international products
Stancer 🇫🇷
- French solution
- Support in French
- Simple, focused API
- Covers essential SaaS needs
- Can address digital sovereignty concerns
In recent years, a new criterion has emerged in some organizations:
- Where is the data hosted?
- What is the provider's nationality?
- Which regulations apply?
For some companies, these questions are becoming as important as features.
The best choice isn't necessarily the most well-known.
It depends on:
- the country where you sell your product
- your users
- your regulatory constraints
- your product vision
You don't choose the most popular tool.
You choose the one that best serves the product strategy.
