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description: Compare PayPal vs Klarna. Learn more about each of the software’s price, features, and helpful software reviews for South African business users.
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# Compare PayPal vs Klarna

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> Detailed comparison between PayPal and Klarna. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | PayPal | Klarna |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 26301 | 96 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0,29 | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### PayPal

PayPal caters to small business, eCommerce platforms, marketplace, enterprises, or developers and offers payment processing solutions.

### Klarna

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## Key features

### PayPal

- Accounting
- Credit Card Processing
- Data Security
- Debit/Credit Card Processing
- Electronic Payments
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Payments
- Monitoring
- Multi-Currency
- Multiple Payment Options
- Online Payments
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Payment Links
- Payment Options
- Performance Management
- Product Catalog
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Analysis

### Klarna

- Credit Card Processing
- Data Security
- Debit/Credit Card Processing
- Electronic Payments
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Payments
- Multi-Currency
- Multiple Payment Options
- Online Payments
- Partial Payments
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Payment Options
- Reporting/Analytics

## Links

- [View PayPal Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/179251/paypal)
- [View Klarna Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1013330/klarna)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/179251/1013330/paypal/vs/klarna)

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