Global Payments vs SwipeSimple
Global Payments
developer.globalpayments.com
SwipeSimple
swipesimple.comSide by side
| Figure | Global Payments | SwipeSimple |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $19.95/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Spec score · Virtual Terminal Software | 8.2 (#7) | 8.5 (#4) |
| Integrations | Listed third-party integrations include PrestaShop, Drupal Commerce, CS-Cart, Ecwid and WooCommerce. | The App Marketplace includes QuickBooks Online Sync, Appointments, and Text Loyalty & Reviews. |
| Product | Global Payments provides payment APIs for processing payments in person, on websites, and in apps, and for managing transactions, disputes, and deposits. | SwipeSimple provides payment acceptance tools for small businesses, including mobile payments, terminals, and computer-based payment processing. |
| Security | The online payment page describes PCI-compliant solutions, end-to-end encryption, card tokenization and fraud prevention features. | SwipeSimple states that its systems are designed for PCI DSS compliance and enforce HTTPS, HSTS, and 256-bit encryption. |
| Support | The developer support page lists integration support, sales support, POS terminal support and integration validation for moving from sandbox to production. | SwipeSimple is generally sold through merchant service providers, and merchants are directed to their provider for account support and billing or fee questions. |
| What it does | Global Payments provides online and in-person payment processing, including payment gateway and merchant services. | SwipeSimple is a payments and small-business management platform for accepting cards and running payment operations. |
Plans
SwipeSimple
- SwipeSimple Connect ZeroFree
- SwipeSimple Connect — card-present processing$2.61, paid once
- SwipeSimple Connect card-present processing$2.61, paid once
- SwipeSimple Connect — card-not-present processing$3.51, paid once
- SwipeSimple Connect card-not-present processing$3.51, paid once
- QuickBooks Online Sync$19.95 a month
- SwipeSimple Appointments$29.95 a month
- Bluetooth card reader$49, paid once
- Text Loyalty & Reviews Starter$59.99 a month
- Text Loyalty & Reviews Standard$95.95 a month
In their own words
Global Payments
Global Payments has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SwipeSimple
SwipeSimple provides payment acceptance tools for small businesses across Android, iOS, and web, with mobile, terminal, and computer-based processing. Its mobile app supports swiped, dipped, tapped, and keyed card payments, with an optional reader for physical cards; it can also accept payments offline when cell reception is poor. Businesses can manage customers, review purchase histories and sales trends, and export transaction reports compatible with tools such as QuickBooks and Excel. Invoices can be emailed or texted, shared as links, saved as drafts, and configured with automatic payment reminders. The App Marketplace lists QuickBooks Online Sync, Appointments, and Text Loyalty & Reviews, while SwipeSimple says it has no public API or third-party integrations. Connect Zero is $0.00 per free for eligible businesses, with card-paying customers covering a 3.5% card fee. Card-present processing is $2.61; card-not-present processing is $3.51. SwipeSimple is commonly sold with a merchant account and processing agreement through a provider, which handles account support and billing questions.