Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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STEPpay Virtual Terminal
5.5#22 in virtual terminal softwareWebAPI
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| Fact | Helcim | STEPpay Virtual Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Helcim as founded in 2006. | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. | Coalesce says it is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | STEPpay is designed to route transactions to merchant accounts using merchant-defined rules, and the page offers a development and integration partner program. |
| Payment methods | Its in-person tools accept major payment types, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. | The terminal supports credit card and ACH transactions. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | STEPpay Virtual Terminal is a cloud-based payment system for fast, secure online checkout. |
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
STEPpay Virtual Terminal plans
No prices published.
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 STEPpay Virtual Terminal if…
STEPpay suits organizations needing browser-based card and ACH checkout with recurring billing, reporting, routing rules, and integration options. It is intended for businesses managing merchant accounts and payment operations.