About dj-stripe

dj-stripe is a comprehensive Django application that integrates your Django project with Stripe's payment processing platform. It's designed to make working with Stripe in Django as seamless as working with any other Django model.

What is dj-stripe?

At its core, dj-stripe is a bridge between Stripe's API and Django's ORM. It automatically syncs Stripe objects to your local database, allowing you to:

  • Query Stripe data using Django's ORM instead of making API calls
  • Set up database relationships between Stripe objects and your models
  • Process webhooks reliably with built-in signature verification
  • Handle multiple Stripe accounts in a single Django project
  • Keep your local data in sync with Stripe automatically

Who is it for?

dj-stripe is perfect for Django developers who:

  • Need reliable webhook processing: If you're building a SaaS application that relies on Stripe events
  • Want to query payment data efficiently: When you need to join Stripe data with your application data
  • Require offline access to payment data: For reporting, analytics, or reduced API dependency
  • Manage complex subscription logic: When you need to track subscription states and history
  • Value developer experience: If you prefer Django's ORM over raw API calls

Our Philosophy

dj-stripe is built on several core principles:

1. Local Data Replication

We believe that having Stripe data available locally in your database is crucial for building robust applications. This approach enables:

  • Complex queries joining Stripe data with your application data
  • Faster read operations without API rate limits
  • Historical data tracking and auditing
  • Offline development and testing capabilities

2. Webhook-First Architecture

Webhooks are the heartbeat of dj-stripe. We've made webhook processing a first-class citizen because:

  • Real-time synchronization keeps your data fresh
  • Event-driven architecture enables reactive applications
  • Stripe webhooks are the source of truth for state changes
  • Automatic retries and idempotency prevent data inconsistencies

3. Django-Native Experience

We've designed dj-stripe to feel like a natural extension of Django:

  • Models follow Django conventions and best practices
  • Seamless integration with Django admin
  • Support for Django signals and middleware
  • Compatible with Django's migration system

Key Benefits

Reduced Complexity

Handle Stripe integration complexity once, at the framework level, not in every view or API endpoint.

Better Performance

Query local data instead of making API calls. Join Stripe data with your models efficiently.

Improved Reliability

Automatic retries, idempotency, and webhook signature verification built-in.

Developer Friendly

Use familiar Django patterns. Extensive documentation and active community support.

Getting Started

Ready to integrate Stripe with your Django project? Check out our installation guide to get started in minutes.