The Braintree Ruby SDK connects Rails applications to Braintree’s payment platform, enabling card, PayPal, and wallet transactions with advanced features like vaulting, 3D Secure, and recurring billing.
Setup consists of adding the gem, configuring environment keys, and creating server-side payment flows that pair with Braintree’s client-side integrations. It supports Ruby 3+ and integrates easily into Rails via controllers and service objects.
Strengths include flexible payment methods across regions and tight PayPal integration, however, it has a smaller community footprint in Rails compared to Stripe and additional complexity when mixing multiple payment methods.
Actively maintained alternatives include Stripe’s Ruby SDK, or using Pay if you prefer a Rails-first abstraction for subscriptions and invoices.
Setup consists of adding the gem, configuring environment keys, and creating server-side payment flows that pair with Braintree’s client-side integrations. It supports Ruby 3+ and integrates easily into Rails via controllers and service objects.
Strengths include flexible payment methods across regions and tight PayPal integration, however, it has a smaller community footprint in Rails compared to Stripe and additional complexity when mixing multiple payment methods.
Actively maintained alternatives include Stripe’s Ruby SDK, or using Pay if you prefer a Rails-first abstraction for subscriptions and invoices.