Authorize.net vs PayPal
Authorize.Net
Accept Payments. Anywhere.
PayPal
The simpler, safer way to pay and get paid.
Round 1: Pricing
| Pricing: | Authorize.Net | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $25 | 0 |
| % | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Transaction Fee | $0.30 | $0.30 |
Winner
Winner: PayPal!
PayPal takes the first round on cost.
Round 2: Features
| Features: | Authorize.Net | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Online Payment | Y | Y |
| Mobile Payment | Y | Y |
| Over-the-Phone Payment | Y | Y |
| In Person Payment | Y | |
| Send Invoice | Y | |
| Bitcoin? | Y | |
| API | Y | Y |
| Customizable | Y | |
| Merchant Account included? | Dedicated | Aggregate |
Winner
Winner: PayPal !
PayPal wins this round, due to accepting bitcoin, built-in invoicing, and the capacity to take payments in person – Authorize.Net does have some very impressive features tho, such as acceptance of payments over the phone, and it is a dedicated mechant account, which could give your business more freedom to negotiate the best rates.
Round 3: Integrations
| Integration: | Authorize.Net | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | HIGH | VERY HIGH |
| Recurring Payments | Y | Y |
| Card/Mobile readers | Y | Y |
| Invoicing | Y | Y |
| Recurrent Billing | Y | Y |
| Booking & Ticketing | Y | Y |
| Y | Y | |
| CRM | BEST | BEST |
| eCommerce | Y | Y |
| Analytics | Y | Y |
| Accounting | Y | Y |
Winner
Winner: PayPal!
Almost even-stevens on this round, but PayPal takes the prize for having more integrations overall.
Round 4: Language support
| Currency Support: | Authorize.Net | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Number of countries covered (Business Location) | EU, USA, Canada, Australia | Worldwide |
| Number of countries covered (Buyer Location) | Worldwide | 203 |
| Number of currencies covered | Any | 26 |
Winner
Winner: PayPal!
Tough one here, but we’re giving it to PayPal for serving businesses in a slightly wider range of countries.
The battle score
Overall Winner: PayPal!
PayPal takes the crown, with it’s incredible integration list and support for businesses worldwide!
But you might prefer Authorize.Net if:
- You want a dedicated merchant account
- You take payments over the phone
- Team Management is important
