Prompt
what api should I use for marketplace payouts?
Latest observation
If you mean marketplace seller payouts, the best API depends on your payment platform and whether you need to collect payments, hold balances, and send money to connected sellers.
Common choices
1. Stripe Connect
Best for: most SaaS marketplaces and platforms in the US/EU and many other countries.
Use it if you want:
- onboarding for sellers
- split payments / application fees
- scheduled or instant payouts
- compliance handling for connected accounts
Typical APIs:
- Connect Accounts
- Transfers
- Payouts
- PaymentIntents / Checkout for collecting customer payments
2. PayPal Commerce Platform
Best for: marketplaces where PayPal is common and you want easier consumer familiarity.
Use it if you need:
- partner onboarding
- split payments
- payouts to sellers via PayPal-supported flows
3. Adyen for Platforms
Best for: larger/global marketplaces with more complex payment operations.
Use it if you need:
- global acquiring
- advanced payout controls
- strong enterprise support
4. Mangopay / Payoneer / Rapyd / Dwolla
Best for: specific regions or use cases.
- Mangopay: popular in EU marketplaces
- Payoneer: good for cross-border seller payouts
- Dwolla: strong for US ACH bank transfers
- Rapyd: multi-country payout options
My default recommendation
If you're starting a new marketplace, Stripe Connect is usually the easiest and most flexible choice.
What to choose based on your needs
- Need fastest developer setup: Stripe Connect
- Need PayPal-native users: PayPal Commerce Platform
- Need enterprise/global complexity: Adyen
- Need EU marketplace focus: Mangopay
- Need bank payouts in the US: Dwolla
- Need cross-border contractor/seller payouts: Payoneer or Rapyd
If you want, I can recommend the best API for your exact marketplace if you tell me:
- your country/regions
- whether sellers get paid by bank or card wallet
- whether you need escrow/hold funds
- your expected monthly volume
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