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Stripe

Financial infrastructure for the internet

Developer-first payment platform. Comprehensive APIs for online payments, subscriptions, and marketplaces.

2.9%% + $0.30/txn

Range: 2.9% + $0.30

PaymentsSubscriptionsInvoicingConnectRadar
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PayPal

The safer, easier way to pay

Most recognized payment brand. Trusted checkout that increases conversion for many merchants.

2.99%% + fixed fee

Range: 2.99% + $0.49

CheckoutInvoicingVenmoCreditPay Later
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Square

Editor's Choice

Power your business with Square

All-in-one commerce platform. POS, online payments, invoicing, and business banking.

2.6%% + $0.15/txn

Range: 2.6% + $0.15 in-person (online 3.3% + $0.30)

POSOnline PaymentsInvoicingBankingPayroll
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Shopify Payments

Accept payments on Shopify

Native payment processing for Shopify stores. Lowest fees for Shopify merchants, no third-party fees.

2.4%% + $0.30/txn

Range: 2.4-2.9% + $0.30

Card PaymentsShop PayInstallmentsMulti-currencyFraud Analysis
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Braintree

Full-stack payment platform

PayPal-owned developer payment platform. Enterprise-grade with PayPal/Venmo integration.

2.59%% + $0.49/txn

Range: 2.59% + $0.49

PaymentsPayPalVenmoVault3D Secure
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Adyen

The payment platform built for growth

Enterprise unified commerce platform. Single platform for online, in-store, and mobile payments.

CustomCustom

Range: Interchange++

Unified CommerceGlobal AcquiringFraud ProtectionData InsightsPOS
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Authorize.Net

Accept payments your way

Veteran payment gateway owned by Visa. Reliable gateway with broad compatibility.

25%$25/mo + fees

Range: $25/mo + 2.9% + $0.30

GatewayFraud DetectionRecurring BillingeCheckVirtual Terminal
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Clover

Complete business solutions

Fiserv-owned POS and payment platform. Great hardware options with app marketplace.

2.3% + 10¢Per-transaction rates

Range: 2.3% + 10¢ card-present; 3.5% + 10¢ keyed-in

POS HardwarePaymentsInventoryEmployeesApp Market
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Helcim

Fair payment processing

Transparent interchange-plus pricing. Great for businesses wanting fair, clear pricing.

CustomInterchange+

Range: Interchange + 0.3-0.5%

Interchange PlusPOSOnlineInvoicingSubscriptions
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Toast

Restaurant management platform

Restaurant-specific POS and payments. Built exclusively for food service businesses.

CustomCustom

Range: 2.49-3.69% + $0.15

Restaurant POSOnline OrderingDeliveryPayrollTeam Management
By Misha Catalano, Founder & Lead Software AnalystLast reviewed 22 Aug 2026
Data verified 22 Jul 2026

What is Payment Processing Software?

Payment processing software enables businesses to accept, process, and manage financial transactions across multiple channels including online, in-store, and mobile. These platforms handle credit and debit card processing, ACH transfers, digital wallets, and alternative payment methods while managing the complex infrastructure of payment gateways, processors, and acquiring banks behind the scenes. Modern payment solutions offer unified commerce experiences, allowing businesses to accept payments through websites, mobile apps, point-of-sale terminals, and invoices from a single platform. They include fraud prevention tools using machine learning to detect suspicious transactions in real time. Payment orchestration platforms route transactions through multiple processors to optimize approval rates and minimize costs. PCI DSS compliance tools help businesses meet security requirements for handling cardholder data.

Key Features to Look For

Multi-Channel Acceptance

Processes payments across online, in-store, mobile, and invoice channels from one platform.

Fraud Detection

Uses AI and machine learning to identify and block fraudulent transactions in real time.

Payment Orchestration

Routes transactions through optimal processors to maximize approval rates and minimize fees.

Recurring Billing

Manages subscriptions with automated recurring charges, retries, and dunning management.

Multi-Currency Support

Accepts payments in local currencies with automatic conversion and settlement.

Developer APIs

Provides robust APIs and SDKs for custom payment integration into applications and workflows.

How Much Does Payment Processing Cost?

Payment processing fees typically follow a percentage-plus-fixed model. Standard rates are 2.6–2.9% + $0.10–$0.30 per transaction for card-present payments and 2.9–3.5% + $0.25–$0.30 for online transactions. ACH processing costs $0.25–$1.00 per transaction. Platform fees range from free to $25–$100/month depending on features. Enterprise pricing with custom rates is available for businesses processing over $1M/month. Stripe and Square both charge standard per-transaction processing fees for in-person payments (see the verified vendor cards).

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