Helcim vs WP Simple Pay
Helcim
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| Figure | Helcim | WP Simple Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.40/mo | $4.13/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Payment Processing Software | 9.2 (#3) | 7.1 (#57) |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | The pricing comparison lists AffiliateWP, Divi, Elementor, Block Editor, Zapier, and webhooks as integrations. |
| Payment methods | Its in-person tools accept major payment types, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. | The site lists cards, US bank accounts, SEPA Direct Debit, and buy-now-pay-later options including Klarna, Afterpay/Clearpay, and Affirm. |
| Recurring billing | Recurring payments support subscription plans and automatic customer billing. | It supports automatically billed subscriptions with daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly billing intervals. |
| 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. | The site says payment processing and storage use Stripe’s PCI-compliant servers and that payment information does not touch the user's server. |
| 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. | Plans include standard, priority, or premium support, and the company describes its support as available to answer customer questions. |
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
WP Simple Pay
- Personal$49.50 a year
- Plus$99.50 a year
- Professional$199.50 a year
- Elite$299.50 a year
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.
WP Simple Pay
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