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Head-to-head · Payment Software

Checkout.com vs Paysafe

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Checkout.com #2 in Payment Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Checkout.com
Paysafe #7 in Payment Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Paysafe

Checkout.com 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 scoreCheckout.com · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresPaysafe · 1 of 1

Checkout.com scores higher on our rubric for payment software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Checkout.com is the better fit for large enterprises needing global acquiring. Paysafe is the better fit for businesses needing cards, wallets, and alternative methods.

  • Checkout.com fits best

    Large enterprises needing global acquiring

  • Paysafe fits best

    Businesses needing cards, wallets, and alternative methods

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Side by side

Feature Checkout.com 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Paysafe 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #2 in Payment Software #7 in Payment Software
Best for Large enterprises needing global acquiring Businesses needing cards, wallets, and alternative methods
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 5 integrations 2 integrations
Features Checkout.com 0/1 · Paysafe 1/1
Recurring billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Payment methods major card schemes; direct debit; voucher payment schemes; digital wallets; bank transfers 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 Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Domestic and international acquiring with broad payment-method coverage
  • Marketplace onboarding, split payments, commissions, and payouts
  • Unified API plus fraud controls, reporting, and reconciliation tools
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
  • Products and features may vary by country
  • No free plan for organizations seeking a no-cost tier
  • 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

Checkout.com is a payment services platform for businesses that accept and move money online. It combines gateway services, payment processing, domestic and international acquiring, fraud detection, authentication, reporting,…

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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. Checkout.comPayment Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. PaysafePayment Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Checkout.com — where it wins

    • Domestic and international acquiring with broad payment-method coverage
    • Marketplace onboarding, split payments, commissions, and payouts
    • Unified API plus fraud controls, reporting, and reconciliation tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
    • Products and features may vary by country
    • No free plan for organizations seeking a no-cost tier

  • 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
  • Checkout.com9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise payment infrastructure for global acquiring, marketplaces, subscriptions, and fraud control.

    Visit Checkout.comFull verdict →
  • 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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