Adyen vs Mollie

Adyen9.2Visit Mollie8.7Visit

Higher score Adyen #2 in Payment Gateways 9.2/10 From $0.13 ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Adyen

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Mollie #7 in Payment Gateways 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Mollie

• Adyen fits best

  Global enterprises and marketplaces

• Mollie fits best

  European businesses and marketplaces

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Side by side

Feature	Adyen 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Mollie 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Payment Gateways	#7 in Payment Gateways
Best for	Global enterprises and marketplaces	European businesses and marketplaces
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	From $0.13	€20/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	13 integrations	8 integrations
Features Adyen 2/2 · Mollie 2/2
Recurring payments	✓	✓
Marketplace payments	✓	✓
Specs
Payment methods	ACH Direct Debit, Afterpay, Alipay, American Express, Apple Pay, Bancontact, Blik, Carte Bancaire, China UnionPay, Clearpay, Diners, Discover, eftpos Australia, Girocard, Google Pay, iDEAL, JCB, Klarna, Maestro, Mastercard, MB Way, MobilePay, Multibanco, online banking, open banking, PayPal, PayTo, Trustly, TWINT, Vipps, Visa, WeChat Pay	Credit/debit cards; BANCOMAT Pay; Bancontact; Belfius Pay Button; Bizum; BLIK; EPS; iDEAL; KBC Payment Button; MB Way; Multibanco; MyBank; Pay by Bank; Przelewy24; Satispay; SEPA Bank Transfer; TWINT; SEPA Direct Debit; Alma; Billie; in3; Klarna; Riverty; gift cards; paysafecard; vouchers; Apple Pay; Google Pay; PayPal; point of sale
Supported currencies	136 (best)	28
Payout countries	36 (best)	31
API and SDK coverage	Api_sdk_plugins	Api_sdk_plugins
Our review
Pros	Supports cards, wallets, and local methods across 136 currencies. Combines recurring payments, marketplace payouts, and risk tools. Offers APIs, SDKs, web components, mobile integrations, and plugins.	Supports 28 currencies and a broad range of European payment methods. Combines online, terminal and tap-to-pay acceptance with recurring payments. Mollie Connect supports merchant onboarding, split payments and routing.
Cons	The $0.13 starting fee is only the fixed transaction component. Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume. Its broad capabilities may be more than a simple online checkout needs.	Transaction fees apply even on the €0-per-month Pay as you go plan. The €20-per-month Pro plan is focused on lower in-person rates and a terminal license. Payment-method and payout availability can vary by location and account configuration.
Our verdict	Adyen brings online and in-person payment processing together for businesses operating across markets. Its online product supports cards, wallets, and local payment methods on websites and mobile apps, while marketplace tools cover user… Read the review →	Mollie handles payments for businesses selling online or in person, with tools for marketplaces and SaaS platforms as well as direct merchants. It suits European businesses that need local payment methods, recurring billing, or payment… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Adyen — where it wins

  • Supports cards, wallets, and local methods across 136 currencies.
  • Combines recurring payments, marketplace payouts, and risk tools.
  • Offers APIs, SDKs, web components, mobile integrations, and plugins.

  Where it doesn't

  • The $0.13 starting fee is only the fixed transaction component.
  • Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume.
  • Its broad capabilities may be more than a simple online checkout needs.

• Mollie — where it wins

  • Supports 28 currencies and a broad range of European payment methods.
  • Combines online, terminal and tap-to-pay acceptance with recurring payments.
  • Mollie Connect supports merchant onboarding, split payments and routing.

  Where it doesn't

  • Transaction fees apply even on the €0-per-month Pay as you go plan.
  • The €20-per-month Pro plan is focused on lower in-person rates and a terminal license.
  • Payment-method and payout availability can vary by location and account configuration.

• Adyen9.2/10 · From $0.13

  A broad payment platform for businesses managing online, mobile, and marketplace flows.

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• Mollie8.7/10 · Paid

  A flexible payment gateway for European sellers, marketplaces and recurring payments.

  Visit MollieFull verdict →