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Adyen vs Authorize.Net

Adyen comes out ahead of Authorize.Net on 3 of the 6 things that decide this, going by what each company publishes and what independent review sites report. The one that matters for you may be one the leader loses.

AdyenWinner
Adyen
6.7
Fair
3 of 6 rounds
vs
Authorize.Net
Authorize.Net
6.6
Fair
2 of 6 rounds

The verdict

Adyen takes it, 3–2 on rounds.

On the published figures and the independent review sites, Adyen takes 3 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose Adyen if…

  • • You want Adyen's edge on what it costs just to have an account and what reviewers say

Choose Authorize.Net if…

  • • You want Authorize.Net's edge on what customers say on trustpilot and how many people have reviewed it

Round by round

  1. Round 1What it costs just to have an accountAdyen wins
    Adyen8/10

    No monthly fee

    no monthly, setup or closure fees, though there is a minimum invoice by industry

    Source: adyen.com ↗

    Authorize.Net5/10

    $25

    monthly gateway fee

    • $25, against No monthly fee

    Source: authorize.net ↗

    Adyen wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  2. Round 2What reviewers sayAdyen wins
    Adyen8/10

    4.6 out of 5

    average rating from 31 reviews on Capterra

    Source: capterra.com ↗

    Authorize.Net5/10

    4.5 out of 5

    average rating from 220 reviews on Capterra

    • 4.5 out of 5, against 4.6 out of 5

    Source: capterra.com ↗

    Adyen wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.

  3. Round 3What customers say on TrustpilotAuthorize.Net wins
    Adyen5/10

    1.3 out of 5

    TrustScore from 445 reviews on Trustpilot

    • 1.3 out of 5, against 1.6 out of 5

    Source: trustpilot.com ↗

    Authorize.Net8/10

    1.6 out of 5

    TrustScore from 92 reviews on Trustpilot

    Source: trustpilot.com ↗

    Authorize.Net wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.

  4. Round 4How easy it is to useAdyen wins
    Adyen8/10

    4.4 out of 5

    ease-of-use rating from Capterra reviewers

    Source: capterra.com ↗

    Authorize.Net5/10

    4.3 out of 5

    ease-of-use rating from Capterra reviewers

    • 4.3 out of 5, against 4.4 out of 5

    Source: capterra.com ↗

    Adyen wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.

  5. Round 5How reviewers rate its supportTie
    Adyen7/10

    4.3 out of 5

    customer-service rating from Capterra reviewers

    Source: capterra.com ↗

    Authorize.Net7/10

    4.3 out of 5

    customer-service rating from Capterra reviewers

    Source: capterra.com ↗

    Nothing to separate them here.

  6. Round 6How many people have reviewed itAuthorize.Net wins
    Adyen5/10

    31 reviews

    reviews on Capterra, rated 4.6 out of 5

    • 31 reviews, against 220 reviews

    Source: capterra.com ↗

    Authorize.Net8/10

    220 reviews

    reviews on Capterra, rated 4.5 out of 5

    Source: capterra.com ↗

    Authorize.Net wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.

Authorize.NetAuthorize.Net

Side by side

AdyenBest for the fixed fee on every saleAdyen
Overall score
6.7
Best
6.6
Price
See price
See price
What customers say on Trustpilot
5.3
6.2
The fixed fee on every sale
8.0
6.8
What it costs just to have an account
7.2
5.0
Taking bank (ACH) payments
—
7.2
What a lost chargeback costs
—
8.0
Head-to-head findings
What customers say on Trustpilot
1.3 out of 5
1.6 out of 5
The fixed fee on every sale
13¢ processing fee
30 cents
What it costs just to have an account
No monthly fee
$25
Taking bank (ACH) payments
—
0.75% (eCheck add-on)
What a lost chargeback costs
—
Not stated
How fast your money reaches the bank
1-2 days
Varies by provider (3-5 business days typical)
What an online card sale costs
—
2.9%
How easy it is to use
4.4 out of 5
4.3 out of 5
Record
Head-to-head record
4–3
3–4
Head-to-heads won
57 %
43 %
Rounds won
36 %
40 %
Pros
    • all-in-one rate
    • no chargeback fee on credit cards
    Cons
    • 1.3 out of 5, against 1.6 out of 5
    • 130+ countries, against 195+ countries
    • 130+ countries, against 200+ markets
    • 1.3 out of 5, against 3.7 out of 5
    • $25, against No monthly fee
    • 4.3 out of 5, against 4.5 out of 5
    • 2-3 business days, against 2 business days
    • 1.6 out of 5, against 3.7 out of 5
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