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Stellar

byStellar.org
in Blockchain Platforms
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Stellar

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Stellar?

Stellar is an open-source software designed to facilitate global financial transactions, enabling fast and cost-efficient transfers of digital assets across borders. The software utilizes a decentralized network to allow seamless exchanges between currencies and digital tokens. It provides features such as integrated smart contracts, asset issuance, and distributed ledger technology to help organizations and individuals access financial systems without the need for intermediary institutions. Stellar addresses business problems related to interoperability between financial networks, remittance inefficiencies, and cross-border payment complexities by enabling secure, real-time settlements through its consensus protocol.

Stellar Pricing

Stellar software follows a transaction-based pricing model where network users pay fees based on the number and type of transactions executed on its blockchain platform These fees are required to prevent network spam and are structured per operation processed with amounts set by network consensus Stellar does not impose direct subscription or licensing fees for using the software itself

Overall experience with Stellar

IT Director
250M - 500M USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“Great product and works without any issues.”

5.0
May 23, 2022
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IT directer
50M - 250M USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Stellar:Fast,Safe and Cheap transaction method ”

3.0
Aug 31, 2019
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Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

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About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th March 2025

Stellar Development Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco that focuses on the development of a common financial platform. The organization's primary objective is to facilitate accessible and open-source financial services, emulating the internet's facility for sending emails or creating blogs. The foundation provides a platform that allows smooth transactions for sending, saving, and receiving money, minimizing excessive fees and complications.

Company Details

Updated 29th April 2025
Year Founded
2014
Head office location
San Francisco, United States
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://www.stellar.org/

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Peer Discussions

Stellar Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(8 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
50%
4 Star
25%
3 Star
25%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • IT Director
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Great product and works without any issues.

    5.0
    May 23, 2022
    The cost is in line with its competitors and less expensive than some. The support is great for this product. We use a MSP to monitor our implementation.
  • IT Director
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Great product and works without any issues.

    5.0
    May 23, 2022
    The cost is in line with its competitors and less expensive than some. The support is great for this product. We use a MSP to monitor our implementation.
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Performance of Stellar Across Market Features

Stellar Likes & Dislikes

Like

The ability to be immediately alerted on issues that need attention, and the easy ability to drill down on specific issues.

Like

The ability to be immediately alerted on issues that need attention, and the easy ability to drill down on specific issues.

Like

The ability to be immediately alerted on issues that need attention, and the easy ability to drill down on specific issues.

Dislike

Stellar is a powerful transaction method with one of the best security policy,I have no issues or problems with it.

Dislike

Stellar is a powerful transaction method with one of the best security policy,I have no issues or problems with it.

Dislike

Stellar is a powerful transaction method with one of the best security policy,I have no issues or problems with it.

Reviewer Insights for: Stellar