# Authorize.net vs EPX Comparison

| | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 218 | 21 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (71.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $25 Monthly Gateway | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Authorize.net

Pros:
- Payment Processing (14 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Limitations (5 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

### EPX

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (181 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (186 reviews) | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (107 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (93 reviews) | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (156 reviews) | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 10.0 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (181 reviews) | 6.6 (17 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Authorize.net

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pricing

Price: $25 Monthly Gateway

Description: setup $49 , 2.9%+30¢ per Per Transaction


[Learn more about Authorize.net](https://www.g2.com/products/authorize-net/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### EPX

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Payment Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authorize.net** | 8.4/10 | 167 |
| **EPX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Payment Options

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Coupons, Discounts, Promotions, and Gift Cards** | 7.6 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Billing** | 8.6 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Payment** | 8.7 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Accepted Credit Cards and Debit Cards** | 9.3 (139 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ACH Payments and eCheck Processing** | 8.0 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Split Payments** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Payments** | 8.5 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency** | 7.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Online payment portal** | 8.6 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting/Dashboards** | 7.9 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.4 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payout Time** | 8.3 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manual Payment Entry** | 8.3 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dispute Resolution** | 8.3 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Omnichannel** | 8.0 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Levels 1 & 2** | 7.9 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Level 3** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **PCI Compliance** | 8.8 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Protection Tools** | 8.8 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Tokenization** | 8.7 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | 8.6 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **POS Verification** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Development

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization (Fields, Objects, and Layouts)** | 7.8 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs** | 8.2 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Software Integration** | 8.0 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Commerce Software Integration** | 8.4 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.9 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization - Currency/Language** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization - Operating Country** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | 8.4 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **PCI Regulation Compliance** | 8.9 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Supplemental Technology** | 8.0 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting integration** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce Integration** | 8.6 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Payment Gateways

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Subscription Billing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authorize.net** | 8.3/10 | 14 |
| **EPX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Billing

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidation** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adjustments** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklisting** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Dunning

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collections** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dispute Management** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Escalation** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Packages** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Discounts** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Plan Changes** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dimensions** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Deferred Revenue** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Revenue Recognition** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Subscription Billing

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Payment Processing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authorize.net** | N/A | N/A |
| **EPX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Payment Processing

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Wallet Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processing Fees** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **POS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Omnichannel** | 8.0 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Levels 1 & 2** | 7.9 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Level 3** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Payment Options

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Currency** | 7.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Online payment portal** | 8.6 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **POS Verification** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accounting integration** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce Integration** | 8.6 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### E-commerce Fraud Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authorize.net** | 8.5/10 | 12 |
| **EPX** | N/A | N/A |

#### Intelligence

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Transaction Scoring** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence Reporting** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ID Analytics** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fraud Detection** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Response

| Feature | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Tracking** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Markers** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklisting** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Mitigation** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Authorize.net (3):** [E-commerce Fraud Protection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-fraud-protection), [Subscription Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/subscription-billing), [Payment Gateways](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-gateways)

**Unique to EPX (1):** [Payment Processing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-processing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Authorize.net | EPX | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 71.8% | 38.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 24.4% | 14.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.8% | 47.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Authorize.net

- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.8%
- **Retail:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Luxury Goods & Jewelry:** 3.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 53.6%

#### EPX

- **Automotive:** 38.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 14.3%
- **Financial Services:** 14.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Government Administration:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.8%

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## Top Discussions

### Authorize.net

- Title: [How do I get my money back when they keep it for 90 days?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36891-how-do-i-get-my-money-back-when-they-keep-it-for-90-days) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "sue I am"

### EPX

- Title: [Will the EPX payment solution work with my existing point-of-sale? Also, can it work as a standalone countertop terminal if I want to keep it separate from my POS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/equipment-29511b46-c820-4dc1-bd2f-5f2041c85b67) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "In either case you are covered. EPX can develop a secure solution to interface with your current POS system, or you can choose to operate the EPX solution as..."
- Title: [Is it easy to convert from my current payment processor to EPX?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/switching-payment-processing-to-epx) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Absolutely! EPX will create a program for your group and communicate details and next steps to you and your franchisees (if applicable). We will even..."
- Title: [Why is chargeback processing easier with EPX?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/chargebacks-898e9a7c-623b-4c10-b26c-d8fea8d01b5e) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "EPX’s online chargeback reporting eliminates paper and instantly matches the chargeback to the original transaction. This tool dramatically reduces the..."
- Title: [If a franchisee has several locations will that person be able to view all the locations he or she owns?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/reporting-capabilities-for-multiple-locations) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, EPX can create users in webSuite to allow each location to view its own reporting individually. EPX can also create a division user ID for the franchise..."
- Title: [If a franchisee location is trying to find a payment history, will our back office be able to assist?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/5306-back-office) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. All fields submitted with a payment are searchable. The franchisee can search within their activity or the back office can drill down on the location to..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/authorize-net-vs-epx)