SwipeSimple vs Tyro BYO App
SwipeSimple
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| Figure | SwipeSimple | Tyro BYO App |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.95/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mobile Payment Processing Software | 8.5 (#4) | 7.2 (#20) |
| Security | SwipeSimple states that its systems are designed for PCI DSS compliance and enforce HTTPS, HSTS, and 256-bit encryption. | Tyro says BYO App transactions use advanced encryption and comply with PCI security standards. |
| Support | SwipeSimple is generally sold through merchant service providers, and merchants are directed to their provider for account support and billing or fee questions. | Tyro advertises Australian-based 24/7 support and lists phone number 1300 00 8976. |
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
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.
Tyro BYO App
Tyro BYO App has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.