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Head-to-head · Restaurant Payment Processing Software

Heartland Payments+ vs Elavon Restaurant Payments

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Heartland Payments+ #3 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Heartland
Elavon Restaurant Payments #7 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Elavon

Heartland Payments+ leads on 0 checks, Elavon Restaurant Payments on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHeartland Payments+ · 7.7/10

Heartland Payments+ scores higher on our rubric for restaurant payment processing software: 7.7 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Heartland Payments+ is the better fit for established restaurants wanting full payment coverage. Elavon Restaurant Payments is the better fit for restaurants using major POS ecosystems.

  • Heartland Payments+ fits best

    Established restaurants wanting full payment coverage

  • Elavon Restaurant Payments fits best

    Restaurants using major POS ecosystems

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Side by side

Feature Heartland Payments+ 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Elavon Restaurant Payments 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 6.9
Ranking #3 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software #7 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software
Best for Established restaurants wanting full payment coverage Restaurants using major POS ecosystems
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Android Web
Support Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Phone · 24/7
Compliance PCI DSS PCI DSS
Integrations 900+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Heartland Payments+ 5/5 · Elavon Restaurant Payments 5/5
Card-present payments ✓ ✓
Online payments ✓ ✓
Tableside payments ✓ ✓
Mobile payments ✓ ✓
Reconciliation tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Pricing model Flat_rate Flat_rate
Our review
Pros
  • Supports card-present, online, tableside, mobile and offline payments
  • Includes digital wallets, payment links, virtual terminal and QR-code payments
  • Adds reporting, dispute management, encryption, tokenization and EMV security
  • Supports card-present, online, tableside, and mobile wallet payments
  • Integrates with Oracle Micros, NCR, Squirrel Systems, Agilysys, and Appetize
  • Includes reporting, reconciliation, gateway, API, and chargeback capabilities
Cons
  • Pricing includes a percentage-based per-transaction fee
  • The listed platforms are web, Android and API
  • Its integrations span several business systems, requiring fit checks for each workflow
  • Pricing centers on transaction processing rather than a stated monthly software fee
  • POS ecosystem support is concentrated around listed integrations
  • Hardware and payment features may exceed the needs of narrow-use operators
Our verdict

Heartland Payments+ is a paid payment-processing platform for restaurants and other businesses. It covers card-present transactions through terminals, readers and POS systems, along with online ordering, tableside payments through…

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Elavon Restaurant Payments combines restaurant payment processing, POS capabilities, and payment gateway connections for quick-service, full-service, and growing restaurant businesses. It is designed for operators that need to accept…

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  1. Heartland Payments+Restaurant Payment Processing Software 7.7Paid
  2. Elavon Restaurant PaymentsRestaurant Payment Processing Software 6.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Heartland Payments+ — where it wins

    • Supports card-present, online, tableside, mobile and offline payments
    • Includes digital wallets, payment links, virtual terminal and QR-code payments
    • Adds reporting, dispute management, encryption, tokenization and EMV security

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing includes a percentage-based per-transaction fee
    • The listed platforms are web, Android and API
    • Its integrations span several business systems, requiring fit checks for each workflow

  • Elavon Restaurant Payments — where it wins

    • Supports card-present, online, tableside, and mobile wallet payments
    • Integrates with Oracle Micros, NCR, Squirrel Systems, Agilysys, and Appetize
    • Includes reporting, reconciliation, gateway, API, and chargeback capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing centers on transaction processing rather than a stated monthly software fee
    • POS ecosystem support is concentrated around listed integrations
    • Hardware and payment features may exceed the needs of narrow-use operators
  • Heartland Payments+7.7/10 · Paid

    A broad restaurant payment platform covering service, online ordering and reporting.

    Visit HeartlandFull verdict →
  • Elavon Restaurant Payments6.9/10 · Paid

    A restaurant-focused payment stack for major POS ecosystems and omnichannel service.

    Visit ElavonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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