First ACH API vs Nickel

First ACH API connects a business’s own interface to the First ACH payment gateway, allowing transactions to move through an existing sales process. Businesses can manage transactions from their account database, submit them as they occur, and receive updates for monitoring inside their own system. The API supports recurring ACH payments and ACH credits. Listed applications include embedding ACH payments in another product, depositing across multiple accounts, and consolidated processing for distributed networks. First ACH describes it for businesses integrating payments with existing systems, merchants adding customer-initiated payments to software or websites, and companies needing custom features. Integration requires a live Internet connection to begin. A 30-day ACH processing trial has no cancellation penalty or termination fee, although processed-payment fees still apply. Technical support is free by phone and email from trained US-based professionals. First ACH cites managed firewalls, encrypted account data, 128-bit SSL web traffic, intrusion detection, NACHA standards, and PCI requirements. Pricing is on request.

Nickel is web software for businesses using ACH payments and payment pages. It lists recurring ACH payments, ACH credit support, same-day ACH, payment links, API access, and webhook support, with a listed ACH transaction limit of $1,000,000. Nickel Core costs nothing and includes 3 active users, a $25,000 transaction limit, 1 payment page, and unlimited bills per month. Nickel Plus costs $35 per month, with annual billing offering a stated 20% saving; it includes unlimited users, a $1 million transaction limit, 5 payment pages, and unlimited bills per month. Nickel Pro costs $300 per month when billed monthly, with unlimited users, a $1 million transaction limit, unlimited payment pages, and unlimited bills. A 14-day trial is listed. Nickel is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.