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Stripe vs Adyen for consumer + platform payments.

A senior-engineering POV on Stripe vs Adyen — what changes in 2026, where each wins, and which we'd default to for greenfield builds.

DimensionStripeAdyen
Category leaderStripeAdyen
Adoption in 2026WidespreadStrong niche
Hiring marketBroadFocused
Learning curveModerateModerate
/// Origami's take

Stripe for startup and creator-economy velocity. Adyen for enterprise cross-border scale.