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Head-to-head · PCI Compliance Software

SecurityMetrics PCI Program vs Aperia PCI Apply

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score SecurityMetrics PCI Program #4 in PCI Compliance Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit site
Aperia PCI Apply #6 in PCI Compliance Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Contact Aperia

SecurityMetrics PCI Program leads on 0 checks, Aperia PCI Apply 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 scoreSecurityMetrics PCI Program · 7.9/10

SecurityMetrics PCI Program scores higher on our rubric for pci compliance software: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

SecurityMetrics PCI Program is the better fit for processors managing merchant PCI portfolios. Aperia PCI Apply is the better fit for acquirers supporting merchant PCI compliance.

  • SecurityMetrics PCI Program fits best

    Processors managing merchant PCI portfolios

  • Aperia PCI Apply fits best

    Acquirers supporting merchant PCI compliance

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Side by side

Feature SecurityMetrics PCI Program 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Aperia PCI Apply 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.6
Ranking #4 in PCI Compliance Software #6 in PCI Compliance Software
Best for Processors managing merchant PCI portfolios Acquirers supporting merchant PCI compliance
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Phone, Live chat, Tickets · 24/7 Phone
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SecurityMetrics PCI Program 2/5 · Aperia PCI Apply 2/5
SAQ guidance ✓ ✓
Evidence collection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vulnerability scanning ✓ ✓
Policy management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vendor risk assessments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
PCI DSS versions V4.0 V4.0
Named-user limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Merchant SAQ access and pre-population simplify portfolio validation.
  • ASV scans and PCI DSS v4.0 reporting support processor oversight.
  • Portfolio risk indicators and outreach tools focus remediation efforts.
  • Guided SAQ workflows and integrated ASV vulnerability scanning
  • Automated reminders and branded merchant communications
  • Portfolio reporting tracks merchant progress and scan status
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales quote rather than a published program plan.
  • Delivery is limited to a cloud-based web portal.
  • Its workflow centers on merchant portfolios rather than standalone PCI projects.
  • Designed for payment providers, not standalone merchant use
  • Pricing requires contacting Aperia
  • Web-only platform
Our verdict

SecurityMetrics PCI Program is a cloud-based PCI compliance service for acquiring banks, independent sales organizations, and payment service providers managing merchant portfolios. Its online portal gives merchants access to PCI…

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Aperia PCI Apply helps acquirers, ISOs, banks, PayFacs, PSPs, and payment platforms manage PCI compliance across merchant portfolios. Its white-labeled portal and communications let providers present the program under their own brand,…

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  1. SecurityMetrics PCI ProgramPCI Compliance Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. Aperia PCI ApplyPCI Compliance Software 7.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SecurityMetrics PCI Program — where it wins

    • Merchant SAQ access and pre-population simplify portfolio validation.
    • ASV scans and PCI DSS v4.0 reporting support processor oversight.
    • Portfolio risk indicators and outreach tools focus remediation efforts.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales quote rather than a published program plan.
    • Delivery is limited to a cloud-based web portal.
    • Its workflow centers on merchant portfolios rather than standalone PCI projects.

  • Aperia PCI Apply — where it wins

    • Guided SAQ workflows and integrated ASV vulnerability scanning
    • Automated reminders and branded merchant communications
    • Portfolio reporting tracks merchant progress and scan status

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for payment providers, not standalone merchant use
    • Pricing requires contacting Aperia
    • Web-only platform
  • SecurityMetrics PCI Program7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Portfolio-focused PCI compliance with merchant validation and processor reporting.

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  • Aperia PCI Apply7.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A branded PCI workflow for acquirers and other providers managing merchant portfolios.

    Contact AperiaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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