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Head-to-head · Payment Software

Adyen vs Paysafe

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Adyen #1 in Payment Software 9.4/10 From $0.13 ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Adyen
Paysafe #7 in Payment Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Paysafe

Adyen leads on 0 checks, Paysafe on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdyen · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresPaysafe · 1 of 1

Adyen scores higher on our rubric for payment software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Adyen is the better fit for global omnichannel and marketplace payments. Paysafe is the better fit for businesses needing cards, wallets, and alternative methods.

  • Adyen fits best

    Global omnichannel and marketplace payments

  • Paysafe fits best

    Businesses needing cards, wallets, and alternative methods

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Side by side

Feature Adyen 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Paysafe 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Payment Software #7 in Payment Software
Best for Global omnichannel and marketplace payments Businesses needing cards, wallets, and alternative methods
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price From $0.13 Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 13 integrations 2 integrations
Features Adyen 0/1 · Paysafe 1/1
Recurring billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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 Cards, ACH, direct debit, bank transfer, eWallets, cash, prepaid vouchers, Apple Pay, BLIK, crypto
Transaction fee Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payout schedule Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported currencies 136 Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 136 currencies and a wide range of payment methods.
  • Combines recurring payments, marketplace splits and payouts.
  • Offers APIs, SDKs, mobile components, webhooks and plugins.
  • Supports cards, wallets, pay-by-bank, cash, prepaid vouchers, and crypto
  • Combines hosted checkout, payment links, recurring billing, and POS acceptance
  • Offers APIs, pre-built integrations, and cloud or self-hosted deployment
Cons
  • Payment-method fees vary by region, method and transaction volume.
  • The published starting price is a fixed transaction component, not a monthly fee.
  • Its broad payment and marketplace capabilities may exceed simpler needs.
  • Pricing depends on the solution, region, and agreement
  • Merchant solutions for online and in-person acceptance are separate
  • Businesses seeking one narrow payment method may not need its breadth
Our verdict

Adyen provides online and in-person payment processing for businesses operating across websites, mobile apps and physical channels. It supports cards, wallets and local payment methods, with platform capabilities for recurring transactions…

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For merchants, platforms, and enterprises that need to accept more than card payments, Paysafe brings online and in-person processing together across a broad range of payment methods. Its supported options include cards, ACH, direct debit,…

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  1. AdyenPayment Software 9.4From $0.13
  2. PaysafePayment Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adyen — where it wins

    • Supports 136 currencies and a wide range of payment methods.
    • Combines recurring payments, marketplace splits and payouts.
    • Offers APIs, SDKs, mobile components, webhooks and plugins.

    Where it doesn't

    • Payment-method fees vary by region, method and transaction volume.
    • The published starting price is a fixed transaction component, not a monthly fee.
    • Its broad payment and marketplace capabilities may exceed simpler needs.

  • Paysafe — where it wins

    • Supports cards, wallets, pay-by-bank, cash, prepaid vouchers, and crypto
    • Combines hosted checkout, payment links, recurring billing, and POS acceptance
    • Offers APIs, pre-built integrations, and cloud or self-hosted deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing depends on the solution, region, and agreement
    • Merchant solutions for online and in-person acceptance are separate
    • Businesses seeking one narrow payment method may not need its breadth
  • Adyen9.4/10 · From $0.13

    A global payments platform for online, in-person and marketplace transactions.

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  • Paysafe8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad payment processor for businesses that need online and in-person payment options.

    Visit PaysafeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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