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Head-to-head · Payment Software

2Checkout Hosted Checkout vs Paytm Payment Gateway

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score 2Checkout Hosted Checkout #4 in Payment Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit 2Checkout
Paytm Payment Gateway #8 in Payment Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Paytm

2Checkout Hosted Checkout leads on 0 checks, Paytm Payment Gateway on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score2Checkout Hosted Checkout · 9.1/10

2Checkout Hosted Checkout scores higher on our rubric for payment software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

2Checkout Hosted Checkout is the better fit for businesses selling internationally with subscriptions. Paytm Payment Gateway is the better fit for indian merchants with web, app or marketplace payments.

  • 2Checkout Hosted Checkout fits best

    Businesses selling internationally with subscriptions

  • Paytm Payment Gateway fits best

    Indian merchants with web, app or marketplace payments

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Side by side

Feature 2Checkout Hosted Checkout 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Paytm Payment Gateway 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #4 in Payment Software #8 in Payment Software
Best for Businesses selling internationally with subscriptions Indian merchants with web, app or marketplace payments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 120+ integrations 9 integrations
Features 2Checkout Hosted Checkout 0/1 · Paytm Payment Gateway 0/1
Recurring billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Payment methods Not checked yet Cards, UPI, net banking, Paytm Bank Wallet, Paytm Postpaid, EMI, bank transfer and gift vouchers
Transaction fee Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payout schedule Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported currencies 100 Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Hosted links and inline checkout support different checkout flows.
  • Recurring billing, subscription tools and a customer portal support ongoing sales.
  • Automatic tax handling and local payment methods support international checkout.
  • Accepts cards, UPI, wallets, Postpaid, EMI and net banking
  • Offers recurring payments, UPI Autopay and international collection
  • Includes checkout APIs, mobile SDKs, plugins and split settlements
Cons
  • Paid plans use transaction fees rather than monthly subscription prices.
  • Merchant-of-record availability depends on the selected model and market.
  • The broader feature set may exceed the needs of businesses selling locally.
  • Transaction-based fees can vary by payment method
  • Enterprise pricing is customized to business requirements
  • Integration options may require technical implementation
Our verdict

2Checkout Hosted Checkout is a web-based payment integration for businesses selling physical or digital products internationally. It provides hosted checkout links, with an inline option also available in the broader 2Checkout platform.…

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Paytm Payment Gateway helps businesses accept digital payments through websites and mobile applications. Its stated audiences include e-commerce companies, local vendors, freelancers and educational institutions. Payment methods include…

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  1. 2Checkout Hosted CheckoutPayment Software 9.1Paid
  2. Paytm Payment GatewayPayment Software 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 2Checkout Hosted Checkout — where it wins

    • Hosted links and inline checkout support different checkout flows.
    • Recurring billing, subscription tools and a customer portal support ongoing sales.
    • Automatic tax handling and local payment methods support international checkout.

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans use transaction fees rather than monthly subscription prices.
    • Merchant-of-record availability depends on the selected model and market.
    • The broader feature set may exceed the needs of businesses selling locally.
  • Paytm Payment Gateway — where it wins

    • Accepts cards, UPI, wallets, Postpaid, EMI and net banking
    • Offers recurring payments, UPI Autopay and international collection
    • Includes checkout APIs, mobile SDKs, plugins and split settlements

    Where it doesn't

    • Transaction-based fees can vary by payment method
    • Enterprise pricing is customized to business requirements
    • Integration options may require technical implementation
  • 2Checkout Hosted Checkout9.1/10 · Paid

    A hosted checkout with recurring billing, local methods and merchant-of-record options.

    Visit 2CheckoutFull verdict →
  • Paytm Payment Gateway8.7/10 · Paid

    A broad payment gateway for merchants selling in India and internationally.

    Visit PaytmFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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