Helcim vs Wix POS
Helcim
helcim.comWix POS
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| Figure | Helcim | Wix POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.40/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 9.0 (#5) | 8.3 (#34) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Security | Helcim identifies itself as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider and says it protects cardholder data with AES-256 encryption and TLS 1.2 or higher in transit. | Wix states that data in transit uses HTTPS and TLS 1.2+, data at rest uses AES-256, and its PCI environment uses a FIPS 140-2-certified HSM. |
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
Wix POS
- POS Premium$19 a month
- POS Premium plan$19 a month
- Mobile Card Reader + Dock$99, paid once
- Wix POS Go$399, paid once
- Essential POS Register$1,199, paid once
- Complete POS Register$1,699, paid once
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.