Head-to-head · Marketplace Payment Platforms
Adyen vs Xendit
Adyen leads on 0 checks, Xendit 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 scoreAdyen · 9.4/10
Adyen scores higher on our rubric for marketplace payment platforms: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Adyen is the better fit for global marketplaces needing broad payment coverage. Xendit is the better fit for southeast Asian marketplaces needing local methods.
- Adyen fits best
Global marketplaces needing broad payment coverage
- Xendit fits best
Southeast Asian marketplaces needing local methods
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Side by side
| Feature | Adyen 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Xendit 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Marketplace Payment Platforms | #7 in Marketplace Payment Platforms |
| Best for | Global marketplaces needing broad payment coverage | Southeast Asian marketplaces needing local methods |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | From $0.13 | Not checked yet |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Adyen 0/4 · Xendit 0/4 | ||
| Seller onboarding | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Split payments | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Commission tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| KYC/KYB support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Payout scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Seller country coverage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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, virtual accounts, bank transfers, e-wallets, QR codes, direct debit, retail outlets, online installments |
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| Our verdict | Adyen is a paid payment platform for businesses accepting online and in-person payments. It supports card, wallet, and local payment processing across websites and mobile apps, with marketplace onboarding, split payments, and payouts for… Read the review → |
Xendit is a payment infrastructure platform for startups, SMEs, e-commerce businesses, enterprises, and marketplaces operating in Southeast Asia. Its payment coverage includes cards, virtual accounts, bank transfers, e-wallets, QR codes,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Adyen — where it wins
- Marketplace onboarding, split payments, and payouts
- Supports 136 currencies and payouts to 36 countries
- Web, mobile, API, SDK, webhook, and plugin integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan or monthly subscription option
- Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and volume
- Broad API and SDK coverage may require technical implementation
Xendit — where it wins
- Accepts cards, bank transfers, e-wallets, QR codes, and retail payments
- Supports sub-merchant onboarding, fund routing, and automated payouts
- Provides APIs, mobile SDKs, hosted checkout, and commerce plug-ins
Where it doesn't
- Fees vary by market, payment method, currency, and contract
- Marketplace payment capabilities require integration work through APIs or SDKs
- The platform is focused on Southeast Asian payment operations
- Adyen9.4/10 · From $0.13
A broad marketplace payments platform with global methods, split payments, and payouts.
Visit AdyenFull verdict → - Xendit8.5/10 · Paid
A broad payment and payout platform for Southeast Asian marketplaces.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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