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Head-to-head · Mobile Payment Processing Software

PayAnywhere vs PayPal Point of Sale

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score PayAnywhere #2 in Mobile Payment Processing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit PayAnywhere
PayPal Point of Sale #3 in Mobile Payment Processing Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit PayPal

PayAnywhere leads on 1 check, PayPal Point of Sale on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePayAnywhere · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPayAnywhere · 3 of 4

PayAnywhere scores higher on our rubric for mobile payment processing software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

PayAnywhere offers offline payments; PayPal Point of Sale doesn't. On payout timing, PayAnywhere gives you Next_day where PayPal Point of Sale offers Instant.

PayAnywhere is the better fit for small businesses needing broad payment support. PayPal Point of Sale is the better fit for businesses already using PayPal.

  • PayAnywhere fits best

    Small businesses needing broad payment support

  • PayPal Point of Sale fits best

    Businesses already using PayPal

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Side by side

Feature PayAnywhere 9.2/10 Visit ↗ PayPal Point of Sale 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Mobile Payment Processing Software #3 in Mobile Payment Processing Software
Best for Small businesses needing broad payment support Businesses already using PayPal
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 1 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PayAnywhere 3/4 · PayPal Point of Sale 2/4
Reader required — —
Tap to Pay ✓ ✓
Offline payments ✓ (best) —
Recurring payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Payout timing Next_day Instant
Payment methods EMV chip cards, magstripe cards, contactless cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and other digital wallets credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, contactless cards, digital wallets, PayPal, Venmo QR codes
Our review
Pros
  • Accepts chip, magstripe, contactless, debit, and digital wallets
  • Tap to Pay on iPhone works without an extra card reader
  • Includes invoices, inventory, employee controls, and offline capture
  • No monthly or startup fee for POS software
  • Accepts cards, wallets, PayPal, Venmo QR codes, and gift cards
  • Includes inventory, reporting, loyalty, and key integrations
Cons
  • Currently available only in the United States
  • Tap to Pay on iPhone has separate per-item and per-device fees
  • The listed integration is limited to Homebase
  • Transaction fees apply when a sale is made
  • Offline payments are not supported
  • Tap to Pay requires a supported iPhone or Android device
Our verdict

PayAnywhere is a mobile payment processing and point-of-sale platform for small businesses that take payments in stores, on job sites, online, or while moving between locations. It supports smartphones and tablets across web, iOS, and…

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PayPal Point of Sale is mobile point-of-sale software for small businesses and larger organizations accepting in-person payments. It supports iPhone and Android devices, with web access also available. Businesses can take credit, debit,…

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  1. PayAnywhereMobile Payment Processing Software 9.2Free plan
  2. PayPal Point of SaleMobile Payment Processing Software 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PayAnywhere — where it wins

    • Accepts chip, magstripe, contactless, debit, and digital wallets
    • Tap to Pay on iPhone works without an extra card reader
    • Includes invoices, inventory, employee controls, and offline capture

    Where it doesn't

    • Currently available only in the United States
    • Tap to Pay on iPhone has separate per-item and per-device fees
    • The listed integration is limited to Homebase

  • PayPal Point of Sale — where it wins

    • No monthly or startup fee for POS software
    • Accepts cards, wallets, PayPal, Venmo QR codes, and gift cards
    • Includes inventory, reporting, loyalty, and key integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Transaction fees apply when a sale is made
    • Offline payments are not supported
    • Tap to Pay requires a supported iPhone or Android device
  • PayAnywhere9.2/10 · Free plan

    A flexible mobile POS for small businesses accepting cards, wallets, invoices, and offline payments.

    Visit PayAnywhereFull verdict →
  • PayPal Point of Sale9.1/10 · Free plan

    A no-monthly-fee POS for in-person payments, inventory, reporting, and PayPal users.

    Visit PayPalFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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