Basis Theory vs Razorpay TokenHQ

Basis Theory is a cloud payment-data platform that centralizes sensitive information, governs access, and routes tokens to payment services. It tokenizes card data at collection so raw primary account numbers do not touch customers’ systems. Its tools include Proxy, Reactors, Elements, and Token Intents for routing, server-side logic, collecting sensitive data, and validating information before tokenization. Vault capabilities include Account Updater, BIN Details, Network Tokens, and 3DS. The maker says its API connects with existing payment service providers, listing Stripe, Adyen, Worldpay, Chase, Braintree, Nuvei, Amazon Pay, and ACI as examples. Documented SDKs cover.NET, Java, Go, NodeJS, Python, Terraform, React, JavaScript, iOS, Android, and React Native. Basis Theory states that it is PCI Level 1 compliant, SOC 2 Type II certified, ISO 27001 certified, and HIPAA compliant. It says data is encrypted at rest and in transit with tenant-specific keys, and communications use TLS 1.2+. The Standard platform costs $995 a month, includes 20,000 tokens, and charges $0.05 per additional token. Tokens added and deleted within a calendar month still count toward that month’s token total.

Razorpay TokenHQ replaces card numbers with tokens so businesses can offer customers saved-card checkout. Razorpay connects businesses with card networks and issuers, either as the Token Requestor or as a connecting layer when the business already fills that role. The service works across Mastercard, RuPay, and Visa, and Razorpay says tokens can be used through other payment gateways. Standard Checkout businesses have TokenHQ enabled without integration; Custom Checkout businesses can request it on demand. API-integrated or server-to-server checkout may take 0–3 weeks of integration effort, depending on current integrations and API count. A dashboard lets businesses track and control token requests and create custom reports. Razorpay describes the APIs as suited to high traffic volumes. Saving a card or creating a token requires customer consent and an additional authentication factor. The card-to-token relationship is held in a vault owned by a card network or issuing bank; merchants may retain the last four card digits and issuer name for tracking or analytics. Pricing is on request. The service is available on Android, iOS, web, and API.