Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Stripe Terminal
6.8#7 in mobile payment processing softwareFrom $2.70 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Helcim | Stripe Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. | San Francisco and Dublin |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | Stripe says Terminal supports hundreds of third-party POS and commerce integrations, including supported readers and gift card flows. |
| Payment methods | Its in-person tools accept major payment types, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. | Terminal supports multiple card brands and digital wallets across 39 markets. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | Stripe Terminal unifies online and in-person payments, with consolidated reporting and a unified customer view. |
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
Stripe Terminal plans
- Standard card processingPriced on request
- Payments$2.70 a month
- Cellular$10 a month
- Stripe Reader M2$59, paid once
- Stripe Reader S700$299, paid once
- Stripe Reader S710$299, paid once
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 Stripe Terminal if…
Stripe Terminal suits businesses that want to manage online and in-person payments with shared reporting, reader management, and POS integration choices. Its options include businesses taking contactless payments directly on compatible phones.