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Head-to-head · Restaurant Payment Processing Software

Paybyrd vs Elavon Restaurant Payments

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Paybyrd #1 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software 9.6/10 From €0/mo ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Paybyrd
Elavon Restaurant Payments #7 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Elavon

Paybyrd 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 scorePaybyrd · 9.6/10

Paybyrd scores higher on our rubric for restaurant payment processing software: 9.6 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Paybyrd is the better fit for restaurants needing broad omnichannel payments. Elavon Restaurant Payments is the better fit for restaurants using major POS ecosystems.

  • Paybyrd fits best

    Restaurants needing broad omnichannel payments

  • Elavon Restaurant Payments fits best

    Restaurants using major POS ecosystems

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Side by side

Feature Paybyrd 9.6/10 Visit ↗ Elavon Restaurant Payments 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.6 6.9
Ranking #1 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software #7 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software
Best for Restaurants needing broad omnichannel payments Restaurants using major POS ecosystems
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Phone · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA PCI DSS
Integrations 40+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Paybyrd 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 online, in-person, QR and tableside payments
  • Combines reconciliation, refunds, reporting and transaction analytics
  • Offers offline Android POS mode with automatic synchronization
  • 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
  • No free plan; the €0 monthly software fee excludes processing charges
  • In-person POS support is specified for Android terminals
  • Custom pricing adds complexity for larger or multi-channel operations
  • 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

Paybyrd is a payment processing platform for restaurants and other businesses accepting online and in-person payments. Its restaurant capabilities cover hosted checkout, payment links, Android POS terminals, QR ordering, tableside…

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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. PaybyrdRestaurant Payment Processing Software 9.6From €0/mo
  2. Elavon Restaurant PaymentsRestaurant Payment Processing Software 6.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Paybyrd — where it wins

    • Supports online, in-person, QR and tableside payments
    • Combines reconciliation, refunds, reporting and transaction analytics
    • Offers offline Android POS mode with automatic synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the €0 monthly software fee excludes processing charges
    • In-person POS support is specified for Android terminals
    • Custom pricing adds complexity for larger or multi-channel operations

  • 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
  • Paybyrd9.6/10 · From €0/mo

    A broad restaurant payments platform with clear usage pricing and multi-channel support.

    Visit PaybyrdFull 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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