Checkout & Payments · Usage Comparison
Affirm vs PayPal
Both are checkout & payments tools. 10,638 ecommerce stores run Affirm; 639 run PayPal. Measured usage, side by side.
Affirm is installed on more stores - 10,638 vs 639 among the stores Galadon tracks.
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| Metric | Affirm | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Stores using it | 10,638 | 639 |
| Share of tracked stores | 0.54% | 0.03% |
| Median store revenue | $99,280 | $147,713 |
| Avg store rating | 3.88★ | 3.48★ |
| Most common store category | /Apparel/Clothing Accessories | /Autos & Vehicles/Parts & Services |
| Top country | US | US |
Affirm vs PayPal - FAQ
Which is more popular, Affirm or PayPal?
Affirm is installed on more stores - 10,638 vs 639 among the stores Galadon tracks.
Do stores use both Affirm and PayPal?
Affirm and PayPal are rarely installed together - most stores run one or the other.
What kind of stores use Affirm vs PayPal?
Affirm is most common among /Apparel/Clothing Accessories stores, while PayPal is most common among /Autos & Vehicles/Parts & Services stores.