Helcim vs Nexi Merchant Services
Helcim
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| Figure | Helcim | Nexi Merchant Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.40/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Payment Processing Software | 9.2 (#3) | 7.3 (#44) |
| Headquarters | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. | Milan, Italy |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | Nexi says XPay has more than 18 plugins for e-commerce platforms and CMSs. |
| Payment methods | Its in-person tools accept major payment types, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. | XPay offers more than 30 payment methods, including international card schemes and mobile payments. |
| Reporting | Real-time reporting provides sales and transaction data from a centralized dashboard. | The back office provides real-time transaction views, customer profiling, collections management, cancellations, refunds, and recurring payment management. |
| Support | Helcim offers phone support Monday through Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m. MT and Saturdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. MT, and says contact-form questions receive a reply within one business day. | Nexi describes dedicated Italian-language support for XPay. |
Plans
Helcim
- Helcim payment processingFree
- Helcim platformFree
- Recurring payments$0.40 a month
- 4G wireless data$7 a month
- Helcim Card Reader$199, paid once
- Helcim Smart Terminal$349, paid once
Nexi Merchant Services
- XPay EasyPrice not published
- XPay LinkPrice not published
- XPay ProPrice not published
In their own words
Helcim
Helcim provides businesses with payment processing tools for in-person and online sales, invoices, and virtual-terminal transactions. Its tools include point of sale, online checkout, payment links, recurring payments, invoicing, a customer vault, and an inventory catalog. In-person payments support major payment types such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Eligible merchants can also accept ACH through invoicing, recurring payments, payment requests, and the Virtual Terminal. Helcim lists integrations with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and WooCommerce, as well as its API and HelcimPay.js for custom integrations and website payments. The Card Vault tokenizes stored payment details for future or recurring payments, while Helcim says it protects cardholder data with AES-256 encryption and TLS 1.2 or higher in transit. It identifies itself as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. The POS app is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, with listed device requirements. The processing plan costs nothing, with no account monthly fees; transaction rates vary by volume and payment method.
Nexi Merchant Services
Nexi Merchant Services has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.