--- description: Get detailed information about PayPal usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: PayPal Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payment Processing Software](/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) > [PayPal](/software/179251/paypal) # PayPal Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/179251/paypal Page: 1 / 1062\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/179251/paypal?page=2) > From payments to credit to fraud protection, PayPal helps businesses streamline payment processing and chargeback management. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 26515 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses PayPal? PayPal caters to small business, eCommerce platforms, marketplace, enterprises, or developers and offers payment processing solutions. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 26515 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: PayPal - **Location**: San Jose, US - **Founded**: 1998 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $0.29 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is based per transaction. 2.5% + Fixed fee ( $0.041) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - ACH Payment Processing - Accounting Software - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Billing & Invoicing - CRM Software - Cash Management - Compliance Management - Contact Database - Customizable Dashboard - Customizable Invoices - Data Import/Export - Data Visualization Software - Debit/Credit Card Processing - Electronic Payments - Financial Analysis - Financial Management Software - Financial Reporting Software - In-Person Payments - Inventory Management Software - Invoice Management - Invoice Processing - Mobile Access - Mobile Payments - Multi-Currency - Multi-Period Recurring Billing - Multiple Payment Options - Order Management Software - PCI Compliance Software - Payment Fraud Prevention - Payment Gateway Integration - Payment Processing Software - Performance Management - Promotions Management - Real-Time Data - Real-time Alerts - Recurring/Subscription Billing - Refund Management - Reminders - Reporting/Analytics - Risk Analysis - Risk Management Software - Sales Reports - Search/Filter - Shipping Labels - Shipping Management - Transaction Monitoring - eCommerce Management ## Integrations (53 total) - 123FormBuilder - 17hats - Acuity Scheduling - AthletaDesk - BetterUnite - BigCommerce - Cash App - ChargePay - Chargebee - Cognito Forms - Constant Contact - Donorbox - Ecwid - Formsite - Fundraise Up ... and 38 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) ## Related Categories - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) - [Financial Fraud Detection Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/10058/financial-fraud-detection/software) - [Retail Management Systems Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/20053/retail-management-systems/software) - [Recurring Billing Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30927/recurring-billing/software) - [Reporting Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30053/reporting/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Not having to dig out a physical card, type in a 16-digit number, and manually enter a shipping address every time you buy from a new site is a massive time-saver. You just log in, confirm, and you're done. 2. Robust Buyer Protection - For many, the peace of mind is unmatched. If an item you bought never arrives, or shows up completely different from what was advertised, PayPal’s Purchase Protection program is highly reliable for getting your money refunded. It adds a powerful layer of leverage when dealing with unfamiliar online merchants. 3. High-Tier Information Security -When you pay through PayPal, the merchant never actually sees your credit card or bank details. PayPal acts as a secure buffer. If a storefront you bought from suffers a data breach later on, your actual banking details remain completely safe and unexposed. > > **Cons**: While PayPal is incredibly convenient, it is far from perfect. If you ask users and merchants what frustrates them most, a few major pain points consistently stand out: 1. High and Complex Fee Structure For casual buyers, PayPal is mostly free, but for sellers, freelancers, and international users, the fees can be brutal. Seller Fees: Standard domestic transaction fees eat a significant chunk of your revenue. Cross-Border Fees: If you receive money from another country, you get hit with extra international transaction fees. Currency Conversion Markup: PayPal’s exchange rates are notoriously unfavorable compared to mid-market rates, meaning you lose a hidden percentage just converting currency. > > 1\. The Checkout Experience: Flawless For day-to-day shopping, the experience is nearly perfect. The "One-Click" Habit: When you see the yellow PayPal button on a checkout page, there is a physical sense of relief. You don't have to get up to find your wallet, and you don't have to trust a random online boutique with your raw credit card number. The Shield Effect: Knowing that if a package gets lost or a seller ghosts you, PayPal will step in and actually fight for your refund is a safety net that makes online shopping significantly less stressful. 2. The App \& Interface: Functional but Boring Using PayPal's actual platform (rather than just its checkout button) is where the shine starts to wear off. A "Utility" Vibe: Unlike modern, sleek fintech apps (like Cash App or Revolut) that feel fast and social, PayPal feels like software built by a bank. It is dense, a bit cluttered, and clearly trying to balance too many features at once—from crypto trading to savings accounts and rewards. Dispute Drama: If you ever have to actually file a dispute, the interface becomes incredibly clinical and bureaucratic. It gets the job done, but it feels like filing taxes rather than resolving a quick consumer issue. 3. The Business/Freelance Experience: High-Stress If you transition from a casual buyer to a seller or freelancer, the "relationship" with PayPal changes entirely. It shifts from a helpful helper to a strict, unpredictable supervisor. The Fee Tax: Watching $10 to $50 vanish from every major invoice feels painful, especially when competitors offer cheaper bank-to-bank transfers. The "Will They Freeze It?" Anxiety: There is a persistent, low-level anxiety when holding a large balance in PayPal. Because their automated fraud systems are notoriously aggressive, there is always a fear that a sudden, legitimate transfer will lock up your funds for months with very little human avenue for appeal. The Verdict: Can't Live With It, Can't Live Without It Ultimately, PayPal is an indispensable utility. Even when you find yourself annoyed by its high transaction fees or outdated web layout, you don't delete your account. You keep it because the rest of the world uses it, because it keeps your financial data safe, and because, at the end of the day, it just works. ----- ### "PayPal for personal use" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *26 April 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Expense management is easy since they have extensive report of all transactions to allow you to revist if need be > > **Cons**: There should be an option for QR code to simplify details sharing for corporates who need to pay an individual which gives robust paper trail > > Its simple and great in integration to other banks or cards enabling easy management of account and instant switching ----- ### "Paypal- connecting buyers\&sellers world wide" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *20 September 2025* | Capital Markets | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: sending money, buyer protection, invoicing,these three I like most in paypal. Very easy to send money \& fast secure also. > > **Cons**: High fees on currency exchange 💱 I feel the paypal have high fees on currency exchange. It take 10% percentage of whole amount > > convenient and widely accepted platform for sending, receiving, and managing online payments, offering strong buyer protection and ease of use. However, the experience can be affected by high transaction fees and occasional account holds. ----- ### "Safe and Easy service but gets slow sometimes" — 4.0/5 > **Rashad** | *6 November 2025* | Chemicals | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked that PayPal is easy to use and very safe for online payments. It works well in many countries and makes sending or receiving money simple. > > **Cons**: I didn’t like that some transactions take time to clear or that the fees can be a bit high in certain cases. ----- ### "Excellent payment method option" — 5.0/5 > **Gino** | *7 February 2025* | Packaging & Containers | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been using the Paypal for years and I can say this app is very useful. As I am working on a freelance before mostly I earn dollars from different flatforms and paypal is my bestfriend in payout method. I can say this app is very flexible and gives you different options on cashing out your earnings. You can transfer it to your bank account or pay a bills. > > **Cons**: I experienced before some transferred money to a bank take several days before I received it. And conversion rate sometimes is high. > > Overall, it’s a useful tool for sending and receiving money, but it has its drawbacks. But its 100% safe and secured. There is a strict compliance on logging in the account so hacking your PayPal is low chance unless you are careless. ----- Page: 1 / 1062\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/179251/paypal?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/179251/paypal) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data