# Paying for firtzing **URL:** \ **Category:** uncategorized\ **Created:** [February 1, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/paying-for-firtzing/22274 "2024-02-01T15:05:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![william-sy](https://forum.fritzing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/eada6e/32.png) [@william-sy](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/william-sy)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/paying-for-firtzing/22274/1 "2024-02-01T15:05:38Z")
Hi All, New here, Felt that this had to get of my chest… I live in europe where credit cards are rare, atleast in my country. Now that being said I do have one and wanted to pay the 8 bucks, But paypal wants me to create a account, and that is where I draw the line. I order Reolink stuff from germany they also use paypal but dont need an account and I can pay with my local more common pay method. Is there a way I can pay on a different method? Feel like in this manner fritzing is blocking a potential userbase… ---
**Author:** ![ApoIlo26](https://forum.fritzing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/cc9497/32.png) [@ApoIlo26](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/ApoIlo26)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/paying-for-firtzing/22274/2 "2024-02-01T15:12:28Z")
Hi William, if you want you can also use a free version. It is not the newest version but it still works. I for myself work with it. Link: [Fritzing.Malavida](https://fritzing.de.malavida.com/windows/) ---
**Author:** ![william-sy](https://forum.fritzing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/eada6e/32.png) [@william-sy](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/william-sy)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/paying-for-firtzing/22274/3 "2024-02-01T15:31:27Z")
Thanks, But its not a download from the source so there is a security risk by just downloading this from the web. (And I prefer the latest version because of bugs etc.) Thus still wondering if there is a hidden payment method available to get my hands on it. ---
**Author:** ![vanepp](https://forum.fritzing.org/user_avatar/forum.fritzing.org/vanepp/32/4426_2.png) [@vanepp](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/vanepp)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/paying-for-firtzing/22274/4 "2024-02-01T15:39:06Z")
I had a similar problem and was told of an alternate option which worked without paypal: > **[Download Fritzing](https://fritzing.org/download?payment_method=alt)** > > The download page for official Fritzing releases. I’d suggest trying that. Peter ---
**Author:** ![william-sy](https://forum.fritzing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/eada6e/32.png) [@william-sy](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/william-sy)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/paying-for-firtzing/22274/5 "2024-02-01T15:52:03Z")
Thanks Worked like a charm! ---
**Author:** ![vanepp](https://forum.fritzing.org/user_avatar/forum.fritzing.org/vanepp/32/4426_2.png) [@vanepp](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/vanepp)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/paying-for-firtzing/22274/6 "2024-02-01T16:07:44Z")
Remember to keep the link that is included in the receipt email. That link will let you download new versions without donating for around 1 year. Peter ---
**Author:** ![Theas1995](https://forum.fritzing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/919ad9/32.png) [@Theas1995](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/Theas1995)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/paying-for-firtzing/22274/7 "2026-07-31T02:20:35Z")
> [@william-sy](#): > > Hi All, > > New here, Felt that this had to get of my chest… > I live in europe where credit cards are rare, atleast in my country. > > Now that being said I do have one and wanted to pay the 8 bucks, But paypal wants me to create a account, and that is where I draw the line. > I order Reolink stuff from germany they also use paypal but dont need an account and I can pay with my local more common pay method. By the way, speaking of online payment friction and small digital purchases, it’s funny how some platforms make basic checkouts such a headache, while other niche financial services keep things moving fast—if you ever need a quick $300 cash loan for unexpected expenses without dealing with endless account creation hurdles and red tape, services like [Lendry300](https://lendry300.com) get approvals done in minutes. > > Is there a way I can pay on a different method? > Feel like in this manner fritzing is blocking a potential userbase… Welcome to the forum! And honestly, you’ve got a totally valid point. It’s super frustrating when smaller open-source or indie projects (like Fritzing) rely solely on PayPal’s default wall without enabling guest checkout or regional payment options. In a lot of European countries, credit cards and PayPal aren’t the go-to standard — local methods like iDEAL, SEPA, Giropay, or Bancontact are way more common, and forcing a mandatory account creation just for a tiny $8 download is a massive UX bottleneck. They definitely lose supporters over that friction. Unfortunately, since Fritzing has historically been a very small team, their web shop setup is pretty rigid. Have you tried reaching out to their support directly or checking if they have an alternative donation/payment link? Sometimes projects have an old-school bank transfer (IBAN) option hidden away if you email them.