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Worldpay alternatives

10 companies ranked alongside Worldpay on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.

FROM 3 RANKINGS · UPDATED 2 NOV 2026

The closest alternatives to Worldpay on Lister are Stripe, PayPal and Square, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.

Worldpay alternatives, compared
#	ALTERNATIVE	BEST FOR	SCORE	FROM	RANKED
1	StripeFinancial infrastructure for the internet	Online businesses and developers	95.0	2.9% + 30c per transaction	#1 in Top 10 Payment ProcessingOn 3 of Worldpay's rankings
2	PayPalThe safer, easier way to pay online	Small businesses and freelancers	92.7	2.9% + fixed fee	#2 in Top 10 Payment ProcessingOn 3 of Worldpay's rankings
3	SquareMake every sale count	Brick-and-mortar retail and hospitality	90.3	2.6% + 10c per transaction	#3 in Top 10 Payment ProcessingOn 3 of Worldpay's rankings
4	AdyenEngineered for ambition	Large enterprises with international reach	88.0	Custom	#4 in Top 10 Payment ProcessingOn 3 of Worldpay's rankings
5	Authorize.NetThe trusted name in payment processing	Established e-commerce stores	85.7	$25 monthly gateway fee	#5 in Top 10 Payment ProcessingOn 2 of Worldpay's rankings
6	BraintreePowering payments for the world's leading companies	Mobile apps and subscription businesses	83.3	2.59% + 49c per transaction	#6 in Top 10 Payment ProcessingOn 2 of Worldpay's rankings
7	HelcimPayments that are better for your business	Growing businesses seeking lower fees	78.7	Interchange plus pricing	#8 in Top 10 Payment ProcessingOn 2 of Worldpay's rankings
8	Checkout.comConnected payments for the digital economy	High-volume digital merchants	85.7	Custom	#5 in Top 10 Payment Processing Platforms
9	2Checkout (Verifone)Global payment platform with subscription and recurring billing capabilities	Companies selling globally requiring multi-currency and multi-payment method support	81.0	Variable based on payment method; 3.5% + per-transaction fees	#7 in Top 10 Payment Processors
10	Shopify PaymentsFully integrated payment processing for Shopify	Shopify store owners	81.0	2.4% + 25c per transaction	#7 in Top 10 Payment Processing
FROM LISTER RANKINGS · UPDATED 2 NOV 2026HOW WE RANK →

How to choose an alternative to Worldpay

Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:

Stripe: Online businesses and developers
PayPal: Small businesses and freelancers
Square: Brick-and-mortar retail and hospitality
Adyen: Large enterprises with international reach
Authorize.Net: Established e-commerce stores
Braintree: Mobile apps and subscription businesses
Helcim: Growing businesses seeking lower fees
Checkout.com: High-volume digital merchants
2Checkout (Verifone): Companies selling globally requiring multi-currency and multi-payment method support
Shopify Payments: Shopify store owners

Closest to Worldpay by the rankings they share: Stripe (3 rankings), PayPal (3 rankings) and Square (3 rankings).

Stated starting prices: Authorize.Net ($25 monthly gateway fee).

Custom or quote-based pricing: Adyen and Checkout.com.

Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.

Each alternative in brief

Stripe

Financial infrastructure for the internet

#1 in Top 10 Payment Processing: A comprehensive payment platform designed for online businesses of all sizes, offering extensive developer tools and customisation.

Pricing: 2.9% + 30c per transactionBest for: Online businesses and developersFull profile

PROS

Highly customisable API
Supports global payment methods

CONS

Can be complex for beginners

95.0

PayPal

The safer, easier way to pay online

#2 in Top 10 Payment Processing: A globally recognised payment service enabling easy peer-to-peer transfers and straightforward online merchant checkouts.

Pricing: 2.9% + fixed feeBest for: Small businesses and freelancersFull profile

PROS

Widely trusted by consumers
Easy setup process

CONS

Account freezes can happen unexpectedly

92.7

Square

Make every sale count

#3 in Top 10 Payment Processing: A popular point of sale and payment processing provider known for its sleek hardware and unified inventory systems.

Pricing: 2.6% + 10c per transactionBest for: Brick-and-mortar retail and hospitalityFull profile

PROS

Great free POS software
Transparent pricing

CONS

Customer support can be difficult to reach

90.3

Adyen

Engineered for ambition

#4 in Top 10 Payment Processing: A global payment company that provides businesses with a single solution to accept payments online, in app, and in store.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Large enterprises with international reachFull profile

PROS

Direct connection to card schemes
Advanced fraud protection

CONS

Not suitable for very small businesses

88.0

Authorize.Net

The trusted name in payment processing

#5 in Top 10 Payment Processing: A veteran payment gateway owned by Visa that helps merchants accept credit card and electronic check payments.

From $25 monthly gateway feeBest for: Established e-commerce storesFull profile

PROS

Long-standing industry reputation
Advanced fraud detection suite

CONS

Outdated user interface

85.7

Braintree

Powering payments for the world's leading companies

#6 in Top 10 Payment Processing: A PayPal service that offers secure payment processing for online and mobile applications with various customisation options.

Pricing: 2.59% + 49c per transactionBest for: Mobile apps and subscription businessesFull profile

PROS

Accepts PayPal and Venmo natively
Unified pricing for cards and digital wallets

CONS

Integration requires technical knowledge

83.3

Helcim

Payments that are better for your business

#8 in Top 10 Payment Processing: A merchant services provider known for its interchange-plus pricing model and transparent customer support.

Pricing: Interchange plus pricingBest for: Growing businesses seeking lower feesFull profile

PROS

Transparent interchange-plus pricing
No monthly subscription fees

CONS

Hardware can be costly upfront

78.7

Checkout.com

Connected payments for the digital economy

#5 in Top 10 Payment Processing Platforms: A cloud-based payment processor focused on high-performance digital commerce and cross-border transactions.

Pricing: CustomBest for: High-volume digital merchantsFull profile

PROS

High acceptance rates for international cards
Advanced data analytics and reporting tools

CONS

Strict underwriting criteria for new merchants
Less suitable for micro-businesses

85.7

2Checkout (Verifone)

Global payment platform with subscription and recurring billing capabilities

#7 in Top 10 Payment Processors: 2Checkout (now owned by Verifone) provides payment processing, subscription management, and merchant services across multiple currencies and countries. It specialises in supporting digital goods and recurring billing.

Pricing: Variable based on payment method; 3.5% + per-transaction feesBest for: Companies selling globally requiring multi-currency and multi-payment method supportFull profile

PROS

Exceptional global payment coverage and local payment method support
Integrated subscription and one-time payment processing

CONS

Integration can be complex for non-standard requirements
Support quality can vary by region

81.0

Shopify Payments

Fully integrated payment processing for Shopify

#7 in Top 10 Payment Processing: An integrated payment gateway built directly into the Shopify e-commerce ecosystem to streamline checkout.

Pricing: 2.4% + 25c per transactionBest for: Shopify store ownersFull profile

PROS

Seamless integration with Shopify
Eliminates extra transaction fees

CONS

Only available on the Shopify platform

81.0