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