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Head-to-head · Restaurant Payment Processing Software

Adyen vs Elavon Restaurant Payments

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Adyen #2 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software 8.2/10 From $0.13 ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Adyen
Elavon Restaurant Payments #7 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Elavon

Adyen leads on 0 checks, Elavon Restaurant Payments on 5, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdyen · 8.2/10
  • Most featuresElavon Restaurant Payments · 5 of 5

Adyen scores higher on our rubric for restaurant payment processing software: 8.2 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Elavon Restaurant Payments offers card-present payments; Adyen doesn't publish it. Elavon Restaurant Payments offers online payments; Adyen doesn't publish it. Elavon Restaurant Payments offers tableside payments; Adyen doesn't publish it. Elavon Restaurant Payments offers mobile payments; Adyen doesn't publish it. Elavon Restaurant Payments offers reconciliation tools; Adyen doesn't publish it.

Adyen is the better fit for global, API-driven restaurant payment operations. Elavon Restaurant Payments is the better fit for restaurants using major POS ecosystems.

  • Adyen fits best

    Global, API-driven restaurant payment operations

  • Elavon Restaurant Payments fits best

    Restaurants using major POS ecosystems

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Side by side

Feature Adyen 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Elavon Restaurant Payments 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 6.9
Ranking #2 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software #7 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software
Best for Global, API-driven restaurant payment operations Restaurants using major POS ecosystems
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 13 integrations 5 integrations
Features Adyen 0/5 · Elavon Restaurant Payments 5/5
Card-present payments Not published ✓ (best)
Online payments Not published ✓ (best)
Tableside payments Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile payments Not published ✓ (best)
Reconciliation tools Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Pricing model Not published Flat_rate
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 136 currencies and extensive card, wallet, and local methods
  • Covers recurring, marketplace, split-payment, payout, and reporting workflows
  • Offers APIs, SDKs, webhooks, plugins, and mobile integrations
  • Supports card-present, online, tableside, and mobile wallet payments
  • Integrates with Oracle Micros, NCR, Squirrel Systems, Agilysys, and Appetize
  • Includes reporting, reconciliation, gateway, API, and chargeback capabilities
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume
  • Its extensive API and SDK surface may require technical resources
  • Pricing centers on transaction processing rather than a stated monthly software fee
  • POS ecosystem support is concentrated around listed integrations
  • Hardware and payment features may exceed the needs of narrow-use operators
Our verdict

Adyen is payment infrastructure for businesses accepting online and in-person payments, with a strong fit for restaurant groups managing web, mobile, and broader omnichannel payment operations. Its online product supports cards, wallets,…

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Elavon Restaurant Payments combines restaurant payment processing, POS capabilities, and payment gateway connections for quick-service, full-service, and growing restaurant businesses. It is designed for operators that need to accept…

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  1. AdyenRestaurant Payment Processing Software 8.2From $0.13
  2. Elavon Restaurant PaymentsRestaurant Payment Processing Software 6.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adyen — where it wins

    • Supports 136 currencies and extensive card, wallet, and local methods
    • Covers recurring, marketplace, split-payment, payout, and reporting workflows
    • Offers APIs, SDKs, webhooks, plugins, and mobile integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume
    • Its extensive API and SDK surface may require technical resources

  • Elavon Restaurant Payments — where it wins

    • Supports card-present, online, tableside, and mobile wallet payments
    • Integrates with Oracle Micros, NCR, Squirrel Systems, Agilysys, and Appetize
    • Includes reporting, reconciliation, gateway, API, and chargeback capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing centers on transaction processing rather than a stated monthly software fee
    • POS ecosystem support is concentrated around listed integrations
    • Hardware and payment features may exceed the needs of narrow-use operators
  • Adyen8.2/10 · From $0.13

    A global, API-driven payment stack for complex restaurant payment operations.

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  • Elavon Restaurant Payments6.9/10 · Paid

    A restaurant-focused payment stack for major POS ecosystems and omnichannel service.

    Visit ElavonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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