Authorize.net vs Chase Orbital Virtual Terminal
Authorize.net
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| Figure | Authorize.net | Chase Orbital Virtual Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $9.95/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Virtual Terminal Software | 8.2 (#5) | 7.7 (#10) |
| Recurring billing | Automated Recurring Billing supports subscriptions, retainers, and payment plans. | The terminal supports recurring billing and lets businesses keep customer cards on file. |
| Support | Merchant support is available 24x7, except major holidays, by phone, online chat, or support case. | Chase advertises 24/7 merchant support for virtual terminal help. |
| What it does | Authorize.net helps businesses accept electronic and credit card payments in person, online, and over the phone. | Orbital Virtual Terminal lets businesses enter credit card payments for phone orders and remote billing in a web browser. |
Plans
Authorize.net
- All-in-one$25 a month
- Gateway only$25 a month
- Gateway + eCheck$25 a month
Chase Orbital Virtual Terminal
- Keyed transaction processingPriced on request
- Monthly fee$9.95 a month
In their own words
Authorize.net
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.
Chase Orbital Virtual Terminal
Chase Orbital Virtual Terminal has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.