We evaluated 10 payment platforms using a weighted methodology: Processing Capabilities (30%), Merchant Experience (25%), Global Reach (20%), Security (15%), and Pricing (10%).
#1
San Francisco, CA · All Segments · Founded 2010
Developer FavoriteFull-Stack Payments
Developer-first payment platform powering millions of businesses. Best-in-class APIs. Full-stack including billing, invoicing, tax, fraud, and treasury.
#2
Amsterdam · Enterprise · Founded 2006
Best Enterprise PaymentsUnified Commerce
Enterprise payment platform for the world's largest brands. Unified commerce combining online, in-store, and mobile. Direct acquiring in 35+ countries.
#3
San Jose, CA · All Segments · Founded 1998
Most RecognizedConsumer Trust
Most recognized digital payment brand with 430M+ active accounts. PayPal, Venmo, Braintree, and Zettle cover all payment types.
#4
San Francisco, CA · SMB · Founded 2009
Best for SMBsHardware + Software
POS and payments ecosystem for SMBs. Hardware plus software for POS, invoicing, banking, and payroll. Cash App adds consumer P2P.
#5
Cincinnati, OH · Enterprise · Founded 1997
Largest ProcessorGlobal Acquiring
One of the world's largest processors by volume. Global acquiring in 146 countries and 135 currencies.
Also ranked
#6 Checkout.com — Best high-growth platform
7.8
#7 Braintree — Best marketplace payments
7.5
#8 Authorize.Net — Best legacy gateway
7.3
#9 Clover — Best POS ecosystem
7.1
#10 Toast — Best restaurant payments
6.9