Authorize.net vs Global Payments
Authorize.net
authorize.net
Global Payments
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| Figure | Authorize.net | Global Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Virtual Terminal Software | 8.2 (#5) | 8.2 (#7) |
| Spec score · Payment Gateways | 8.2 (#15) | 8.2 (#17) |
| Spec score · Payment Software | 8.1 (#9) | 8.2 (#7) |
| Founded | 1996 | 2000 |
| Integrations | Authorize.net provides an API with XML and JSON variants, and a certified network of technology and solution partners. | Listed third-party integrations include PrestaShop, Drupal Commerce, CS-Cart, Ecwid and WooCommerce. |
| Payment methods | It supports major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and eChecks. | Supported options include major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay and WeChat Pay. |
| Security | The pricing page describes its gateway as secure and lists customizable fraud detection tools. | The online payment page describes PCI-compliant solutions, end-to-end encryption, card tokenization and fraud prevention features. |
| Support | Merchant support is available 24x7, except major holidays, by phone, online chat, or support case. | The developer support page lists integration support, sales support, POS terminal support and integration validation for moving from sandbox to production. |
| What it does | Authorize.net helps businesses accept electronic and credit card payments in person, online, and over the phone. | Global Payments provides online and in-person payment processing, including payment gateway and merchant services. |
Plans
Authorize.net
- All-in-one$25 a month
- Gateway only$25 a month
- Gateway + eCheck$25 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.
Global Payments
Global Payments has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.