Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Helcim | Lopay |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Helcim as founded in 2006. | 2022 |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | Lopay’s help center documents integrations with Xero and QuickBooks; its payment page also describes adding Lopay payment links to Intuit invoices. |
| Payment links | Payment pages and links let merchants request payment by email or SMS. | Lopay payment links can be sent to customers for deposits or remote services, and may be one-time or recurring. |
| Payment methods | Its in-person tools accept major payment types, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. | Its pricing page lists chip and PIN, contactless and wallet payments, NFC and wearables, Tap to Pay, payment links, subscriptions, donations, QR codes, invoicing, and refunds. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | Lopay provides payment tools for businesses, including in-person payments, payment links, and point-of-sale features. |
Helcim plans
- Helcim payment processingFree
- Helcim platformFree
- Recurring payments$0.40 a month
- 4G wireless data$7 a month
- Helcim Card Reader$199, paid once
- Helcim Smart Terminal$349, paid once
Lopay plans
- EssentialFree
- Instant to bankFree
- StandardFree
Pick Helcim if…
Helcim suits small businesses that need to accept payments in person and through online, invoice, or virtual-terminal workflows. It may also suit merchants seeking recurring billing, ACH acceptance, or integrations with accounting and ecommerce tools.
Pick Lopay if…
Lopay suits business owners, sole traders and other operators who need in-person or remote payment options, including businesses such as taxi drivers, barbers and market traders. It is available on Android, iOS and web.