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Head-to-head · Payment Software

Adyen vs Rapyd

  • 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
Rapyd #6 in Payment Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Rapyd

Adyen leads on 0 checks, Rapyd 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 featuresRapyd · 1 of 1

Adyen scores higher on our rubric for payment software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Adyen is the better fit for global omnichannel and marketplace payments. Rapyd is the better fit for multi-currency payments and global payouts.

  • Adyen fits best

    Global omnichannel and marketplace payments

  • Rapyd fits best

    Multi-currency payments and global payouts

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Side by side

Feature Adyen 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Rapyd 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Payment Software #6 in Payment Software
Best for Global omnichannel and marketplace payments Multi-currency payments and global payouts
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price From $0.13 Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 13 integrations 5 integrations
Features Adyen 0/1 · Rapyd 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, bank transfers, digital wallets, cash, real-time payment networks, stablecoins
Transaction fee Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payout schedule Not checked yet Custom
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.
  • Accepts cards and local payment methods online and in person
  • Supports recurring payments, payment links and hosted checkout
  • Pays out to bank accounts, cards, wallets and cash networks
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 is region-specific, with some acquiring fees requiring a quote
  • Supported products and payment methods vary by country
  • Broad infrastructure may be more than a single-channel merchant needs
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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Rapyd provides payment-processing and fintech infrastructure for ecommerce businesses, marketplaces, technology companies, financial institutions and other merchants. Its scope reaches beyond checkout: businesses can accept online and…

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  1. AdyenPayment Software 9.4From $0.13
  2. RapydPayment Software 8.9Pricing 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.

  • Rapyd — where it wins

    • Accepts cards and local payment methods online and in person
    • Supports recurring payments, payment links and hosted checkout
    • Pays out to bank accounts, cards, wallets and cash networks

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is region-specific, with some acquiring fees requiring a quote
    • Supported products and payment methods vary by country
    • Broad infrastructure may be more than a single-channel merchant needs
  • Adyen9.4/10 · From $0.13

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

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  • Rapyd8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad payments platform for businesses collecting, converting and paying out across currencies.

    Visit RapydFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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