Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHelcim vs Pin Payments
Pin Payments
6.3#40 in payment processing softwareA$1.63 one-timeiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Helcim | Pin Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Card data | Helcim says its Card Vault tokenizes stored payment details so merchants can take future or recurring payments without keeping card numbers on their own systems. | The security page says card information is encrypted, stored in an isolated system and referenced internally by token. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Helcim as founded in 2006. | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | The integrations directory includes Shopify, WooCommerce, Adobe Commerce, Xero and Chargebee. |
| Payment methods | Its in-person tools accept major payment types, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. | Payment options include major card brands, Apple Pay and Google Pay. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | Pin Payments provides an online payment solution for small to medium businesses and software platforms. |
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
Pin Payments plans
- Domestic transactions — domestic cardsA$1.63, paid once
- Domestic transactions — international cardsA$3.43, paid once
- Foreign currency transactions — AUD settlementA$3.43, paid once
- Foreign settlementA$3.93, paid once
- CustomPriced on request
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 Pin Payments if…
Pin Payments suits Australian and New Zealand businesses or software platforms needing online, recurring, split, payment-link, or in-person payments. It also fits merchants using the listed commerce and accounting integrations.