BitPay
8.6#1 in payment processing softwareFrom $1.53 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Privacy.com
7.3#16 in payment processing softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | BitPay | Privacy.com |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API covers invoices, refunds, bills, exchange rates and ledgers, with signed BitAuth requests using secp256k1 identities. | The developer API supports creating and configuring virtual cards, retrieving real-time payment data, setting card permissions, and setting spending limits. |
| Company history | BitPay says it was founded in 2011. | Privacy says it began working on the product in 2014 and identifies Lithic as its broader company. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Integrations | BitPay lists integrations and plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, and other ecommerce platforms. | The site links browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox, plus iOS and Android apps; paid Plus and higher plans include API access. |
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
Privacy.com plans
- PersonalFree
- Plus$5 a month
- Pro$10 a month
- Premium$25 a month
- Plus$60 a year
- Pro$120 a year
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 Privacy.com if…
Privacy.com suits eligible US adults who want merchant-locked virtual cards, single-use cards or card-level spending limits. Plus and higher plans may suit users needing API access.