ACH Processing Company vs Authorize.net

ACH Processing Company provides ACH and credit card processing through a web portal and services API. The ACH Web Portal handles one-time and recurring payments, reporting and administrative tasks. Users can schedule recurring billing or make individual transactions with Quick Debit; Pay Now Links accept ACH and card payments on a website. Report Builder includes more than 28 values for assembling reports, while Report Viewer offers templates for settled transactions, file uploads and unsuccessful transactions. Administrators can manage user rights, require a second user to approve transactions and set email alerts for selected events. The API supports batch transaction creation, transaction searches and retrieval of returned transactions with their return codes. Developers can validate information in sandbox environments designed to mirror production. Listed accounting integrations include Sage 100 Standard, Xero and QuickBooks. The company says it serves corporate clients and municipalities, among other organizations, and offers prospective customers a demo. It was incorporated in 1998 and launched its proprietary platform in 2012. Pricing is on request; platforms listed are web and API.

Authorize.net helps businesses accept electronic and credit card payments online, in person and by phone. It supports major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and eChecks, with channels for website checkout, mobile payments, in-person card readers, phone orders through Virtual Terminal and digital invoicing. Automated Recurring Billing supports subscriptions, retainers and payment plans. Customer Information Manager stores payment details for returning customers, while Advanced Fraud Detection Suite offers customizable rules to flag suspicious activity. The service lists web, iOS, Android and API platforms, XML and JSON API variants, and a certified network of technology and solution partners. Merchant support is available 24x7 except major holidays. Authorize.net says its processing is designed for small businesses and that it has worked with merchants and small businesses since 1996. There is no free plan. All listed plans cost $25 per month: All-in-one adds 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction; Gateway only adds 10¢ per transaction plus a 10¢ daily batch fee and requires an existing merchant account. Gateway + eCheck lists 0.75% for eCheck and 10¢ per card transaction plus a 10¢ daily batch fee; eCheck is available only to U.S.-based businesses.