Braintree Pricing Calculator 2026
Estimate your total cost including hidden fees
The Braintree calculator estimates the cost of your selected plan. Change the team size where pricing is per person, choose an available billing period, and add reported extras that apply to your contract.
Enter your requirements below to see the recurring cost and first-year total. Unverified extras are excluded.
- Plans: 2 tiers; $0.03–$0.03/month
- Currency Conversion Fees for Non-US Accounts: 5-6% of transaction volume
- Per-Transaction Processing Fees on the "Free" Standard Plan: 2.59% + $0.49 per transaction
Reported extras may depend on your usage and contract. Confirm the final quote with Braintree.
Braintree pricing ranges from $0.0259 to $0.029 per month as of September 2026. Braintree offers 2 pricing tiers. Reported extras are shown below. Only costs with a clear amount and billing basis can be added to the estimate. Pricing verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Flat plan fee shown. Separately billed usage and add-ons are excluded.
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Real-World Braintree Cost Examples
Medium-Volume E-Commerce Store (20K Transactions/Month)
$17,570$17,570 per month in transaction fees
Online store processing 20,000 transactions per month at $15 average order value ($300,000 monthly volume). Using Braintree's flat-rate pricing of 2.59% + $0.49 per transaction.
HN calculation comparing Braintree vs Stripe for 20K txns/month at $15 AOVHigh-Volume Small-Ticket Processing (20K transactions/month at $15 AOV)
$17,570$17,570/month (~$210,840/year)
Processing 20,000 transactions per month at a $15 average order value on Braintree's Standard plan at the community-reported rate of 2.59% + $0.49 per transaction.
HN (smca, 2023-07-21): 'Braintree: 2.59% + $0.49 > Braintree fees: $17,570 cost for 20K txns/month ($15 AOV)'Compare at This Team Size
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this Braintree pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official Braintree pricing data verified as of 2026-08-27. Hidden cost estimates are based on 2 verified cost categories from real user reports. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my Braintree budget?
Our calculator includes 0 verified hidden cost categories for Braintree: . Toggle each to see how they affect your total cost.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for Braintree?
Compare the published annual total with twelve monthly payments when both are available. An annual commitment may reduce flexibility; confirm cancellation terms and whether the quoted plan fits your needs.
04 How do I know which Braintree tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. Braintree offers 2 tiers ranging from $0.0259 to $0.029/month. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate Braintree pricing below calculator estimates?
Negotiated pricing depends on the vendor, plan and contract. We do not assume a discount in this estimate. See our negotiation guide for tactics.