BitPay
8.6#1 in payment processing softwareFrom $1.53 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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WP Simple Pay
6.0#52 in payment processing softwareFrom $49.50 a yearWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | BitPay | WP Simple Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | BitPay says it was founded in 2011. | The About page says the team set out in 2014 to create a WordPress plugin for quickly accepting card payments and Stripe subscriptions. |
| Integrations | BitPay lists integrations and plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, and other ecommerce platforms. | The pricing comparison lists AffiliateWP, Divi, Elementor, Block Editor, Zapier, and webhooks as integrations. |
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
WP Simple Pay plans
- Personal$49.50 a year
- Plus$99.50 a year
- Professional$199.50 a year
- Elite$299.50 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 WP Simple Pay if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.