Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 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 | Helcim | Privacy.com |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Helcim as founded in 2006. | 2014 |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | The site links browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox, plus iOS and Android apps; paid Plus and higher plans include API access. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | Privacy creates virtual payment cards that mask a user's actual payment information for online transactions. |
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
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 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 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.