BitPay
8.6#1 in payment processing softwareFrom $1.53 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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NOWPayments
7.5#2 in crypto payment processorsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | BitPay | NOWPayments |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API covers invoices, refunds, bills, exchange rates and ledgers, with signed BitAuth requests using secp256k1 identities. | Its payment API supports instant payment notifications and allows one order to be paid using multiple cryptocurrencies. |
| Documentation | Developer documentation includes getting-started guides, ecommerce plugins, checkout integration, webhooks, SDK references and a changelog. | Official API documentation is provided through Postman collections, with API materials advertised for 13 programming languages. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Integrations | BitPay lists integrations and plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, and other ecommerce platforms. | NOWPayments names WooCommerce, WHMCS, Magento 2, OpenCart, Zen Cart, PrestaShop, and Ecwid among its ecommerce plugin integrations. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 1.2 out of 5 from 299 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 1,100 reviews |
BitPay plans
- Under $500,000 monthly transaction volumePriced on request
- $500,000–$999,999 monthly transaction volumePriced on request
- At least $1,000,000 monthly transaction volumePriced on request
- BitPay WalletFree
- Crypto acceptance — $500,000–$999,999 monthly volume$1.53 a month
- Crypto acceptance — $1,000,000+ monthly volume$125 a month
NOWPayments plans
- Standard payment processingFree
- Autoconverted or fixed-rate payments—
- Off-chain conversions—
- Payments without conversion—
- Withdrawals and mass payouts—
Pick BitPay if…
It suits businesses seeking cryptocurrency payment and payout options across online, retail, or email billing channels. Developers can use its APIs, SDKs, or listed language libraries; individuals seeking a self-custody wallet can use the separate free wallet app.
Pick NOWPayments if…
NOWPayments suits businesses that want to accept crypto payments online or through social media, including ecommerce, SaaS, marketplace, charity, payroll, and travel operators. Its API and plugins may suit businesses building payments into existing systems.