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Head-to-head · Payment Gateways

Checkout.com vs Mollie

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Checkout.com #4 in Payment Gateways 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Checkout.com
Mollie #5 in Payment Gateways 7.3/10 From €0/mo ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Mollie

Checkout.com leads on 0 checks, Mollie on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCheckout.com · 7.4/10

Checkout.com scores higher on our rubric for payment gateways: 7.4 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Checkout.com is the better fit for large merchants needing acquiring depth. Mollie is the better fit for european businesses and marketplaces.

  • Checkout.com fits best

    Large merchants needing acquiring depth

  • Mollie fits best

    European businesses and marketplaces

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Side by side

Feature Checkout.com 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Mollie 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.3
Ranking #4 in Payment Gateways #5 in Payment Gateways
Best for Large merchants needing acquiring depth European businesses and marketplaces
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Features Checkout.com 2/2 · Mollie 2/2
Recurring payments ✓ ✓
Marketplace payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Payment methods major card schemes; direct debit; voucher payment schemes; digital wallets; bank transfers 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 Not published 28
Payout countries Not published 31
API and SDK coverage Api_sdk_plugins Api_sdk_plugins
Our review
Pros
  • Supports domestic and international acquiring and multiple payment methods
  • Handles recurring payments and marketplace splits, commissions, and payouts
  • Offers hosted pages, mobile SDKs, plugins, and a unified API
  • 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
  • Pricing is tailored and requires contacting sales
  • Products and features may vary by country
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of merchants with simpler payment flows
  • 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

Checkout.com provides online payment gateway and processing services for businesses that accept and move money online. It is positioned for enterprise merchants and platforms operating across multiple markets, particularly those needing…

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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…

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  1. Checkout.comPayment Gateways 7.4Pricing on request
  2. MolliePayment Gateways 7.3From €0/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Checkout.com — where it wins

    • Supports domestic and international acquiring and multiple payment methods
    • Handles recurring payments and marketplace splits, commissions, and payouts
    • Offers hosted pages, mobile SDKs, plugins, and a unified API

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is tailored and requires contacting sales
    • Products and features may vary by country
    • Its breadth may exceed the needs of merchants with simpler payment flows

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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