Pay. Pay by Link vs Paystack
Pay. Pay by Link
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| Figure | Pay. Pay by Link | Paystack |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €35/mo | 1 NGN/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Payment Link Software | 8.2 (#12) | 8.8 (#7) |
| Headquarters | Spijkenisse, Netherlands | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Integrations | Pay. says it has over 90 integrations, offers plugins for over 20 webshop systems, and supports custom integrations through APIs. | Paystack advertises more than 50 integrations spanning ecommerce, accounting, invoicing and CRM platforms. |
| Payment methods | Customers can pay through links using the payment methods available on the merchant’s sales channels. | Supported payment channels listed include cards, bank accounts, bank transfers, USSD, POS, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa QR, and mobile money. |
| Support | Pay. says its team is available 24/7 to support merchants with receiving and processing payments. | Paystack says its Customer Success team is available around the clock. |
Plans
Pay. Pay by Link
- PioneerFree
- Professional€35 a month
- Business€89 a month
- PremiumPriced on request
Paystack
- AccountFree
- Paystack transaction pricing (Nigeria)Free
- Dedicated virtual accounts1 NGN a month
- Nigeria local transactions1.51 NGN a month
- Nigeria international transactions3.91 NGN a month
- Nigeria transfers up to NGN 5,00010 NGN a month
- Nigeria transfers NGN 5,001–50,00025 NGN a month
- Nigeria transfers above NGN 50,00050 NGN a month
- Test SmartPeak P1000 terminal85,000 NGN, paid once
- Live SmartPeak P1000 terminal100,000 NGN, paid once
In their own words
Pay. Pay by Link
Pay. Pay by Link lets merchants request payments through links and QR codes. Merchants create links in Pay.’s admin and share them by email, SMS, or channels such as WhatsApp. QR codes can be printed on receipts or invoices. A request can have a chosen expiry date and time; dynamic links can also remain valid indefinitely. Merchants can set fixed, minimum, maximum, or free amounts, choose payment methods, and add up to three optional fields. Customers pay using methods available through the merchant’s sales channels, and payment pages can use the merchant’s brand style. Pay. describes the feature for prepayments, business invoices, and reminders. It lists more than 90 integrations, plugins for over 20 webshop systems, and custom integrations through APIs. Platforms are Android, iOS, web, and API. The Pioneer plan has no monthly charge but uses Professional transaction rates plus €0,05 per transaction and 0,25% of turnover. Professional costs €35 per month plus transaction fees; the service also has an €89-per-month Business plan and a quote-based Premium plan.
Paystack
Paystack helps businesses in Africa accept online and in-person payments from customers around the world. Listed channels include cards, bank accounts and transfers, USSD, POS, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa QR, and mobile money. Its APIs support one-time and recurring payments through an app or website, instant transfers, and customer identity verification. The dashboard provides reporting, alerts, exports, transaction reports, customer search, and purchase insights. Listed integrations include WooCommerce, Shopify, Chargebee, Zapier, Wix, and Xero; developer materials include an API and SDKs for Android, iOS, and Flutter. Paystack says its automated and manual fraud systems help protect against fraudulent transactions and related chargeback claims. It states that it is PCI DSS Level 1, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 27701 certified. The pricing page lists no subscription, integration, or maintenance fee, but transaction fees apply. In Nigeria, local transactions cost 1.5% plus NGN 100; that NGN 100 is waived under NGN 2,500, with local fees capped at NGN 2,000. Automatic settlement is free and generally reaches the merchant's bank account the next working day.