Head-to-head · Payment Gateways
Mollie vs Cybersource
Mollie leads on 0 checks, Cybersource 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 scoreMollie · 7.3/10
Mollie scores higher on our rubric for payment gateways: 7.3 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #11.
On api and sdk coverage, Mollie gives you Api_sdk_plugins where Cybersource offers Api_and_sdk.
Mollie is the better fit for european businesses and marketplaces. Cybersource is the better fit for enterprise merchants needing processor reach.
- Mollie fits best
European businesses and marketplaces
- Cybersource fits best
Enterprise merchants needing processor reach
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Side by side
| Feature | Mollie 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | Cybersource 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in Payment Gateways | #11 in Payment Gateways |
| Best for | European businesses and marketplaces | Enterprise merchants needing processor reach |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features Mollie 2/2 · Cybersource 2/2 | ||
| Recurring payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marketplace payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Payment methods | 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 | Credit cards; debit cards; digital wallets; eWallets; bank transfers; direct debits; installment payments; cash |
| Supported currencies | 28 | Not published |
| Payout countries | 31 | Not published |
| API and SDK coverage | Api_sdk_plugins | Api_and_sdk |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
Cybersource is Visa’s payment platform for businesses accepting online and in-person payments. It is positioned for medium-sized and large merchants, payment facilitators, technology providers, and companies operating across multiple… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
Cybersource — where it wins
- Connects through one integration to 200+ acquirers and processors
- Accepts payments across 160+ countries and territories
- Includes recurring billing, marketplace processing, and tokenization
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Payment-method and currency availability varies by market and configuration
- Its breadth may exceed the needs of merchants focused on one market
- Mollie7.3/10 · From €0/mo
A flexible payment gateway for European sellers, marketplaces and recurring payments.
Visit MollieFull verdict → - Cybersource6.3/10 · Pricing on request
Broad processor reach and payment options, with pricing handled through sales.
Visit CybersourceFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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