# Blackthorn Payments vs Chargent Comparison | | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 92 | 59 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (60.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $8,000.00 Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Blackthorn Payments Pros: - Customer Support (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Limitations (1 reviews) - Missing Features (1 reviews) ### Chargent Pros: - Connectivity (1 reviews) - Data Accuracy (1 reviews) Cons: - Complex Processes (1 reviews) - Difficult Setup (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (49 reviews) | 9.0 (56 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (50 reviews) | 8.4 (56 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 7.9 (52 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.4 (51 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (45 reviews) | 8.6 (54 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (43 reviews) | 9.1 (50 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (40 reviews) | 8.1 (56 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Blackthorn Payments #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Chargent #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Startup Price: $8,000.00 Per Year Description: Unlock your revenue potential with intuitive, scalable payment tools that grow with your organization. Key Features: - NEW Surcharging for Card Payments - Call Center Payments - Recurring & Installment Payments [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/chargent/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Subscription Billing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackthorn Payments** | N/A | N/A | | **Chargent** | N/A | N/A | #### Billing | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adjustments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Dunning | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Collections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dispute Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Packages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Plan Changes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deferred Revenue** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Subscription Billing | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Blackthorn Payments** | 9.2/10 | 30 | | **Chargent** | N/A | N/A | #### Payment Processing | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | 9.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Credit Card Processing** | 9.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Payments** | 9.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Digital Wallet Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Reporting & Analytics** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **E-commerce Integration** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Processing Fees** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **POS Integration** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Omnichannel** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Levels 1 & 2** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Level 3** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Payment Options | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Currency** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Online payment portal** | 9.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **POS Verification** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Accounting integration** | 9.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **E-commerce Integration** | 9.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Billing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackthorn Payments** | N/A | N/A | | **Chargent** | N/A | N/A | #### Bill Generation | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recurring Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Bill Processing | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Billing | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Embedded Payments | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackthorn Payments** | N/A | N/A | | **Chargent** | N/A | N/A | #### Payments - Embedded Payments | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fraud Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Personalization - Embedded Payments | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Customer Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Checkout Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Localization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Merchant Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Setup - Embedded Payments | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Payment Flows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dispute Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics - Embedded Payments | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Transactions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Revenue** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Embedded Payments | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Salesforce AppExchange Apps | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackthorn Payments** | N/A | N/A | | **Chargent** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Salesforce AppExchange Apps | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackthorn Payments** | N/A | N/A | | **Chargent** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Payment Processing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-processing), [Salesforce AppExchange Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/salesforce-appexchange-apps) **Unique to Chargent (3):** [Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/billing), [Embedded Payments Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/embedded-payments), [Subscription Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/subscription-billing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Blackthorn Payments | Chargent | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 60.2% | 42.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 38.6% | 44.1% | | **Enterprise** | 1.2% | 13.6% | ### By Industry #### Blackthorn Payments - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 10.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.6% - **Computer Software:** 8.4% - **Consumer Services:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.6% - **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 3.6% - **Accounting:** 2.4% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.4% - **Fund-Raising:** 2.4% - **Higher Education:** 2.4% - **Other:** 50.6% #### Chargent - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 13.6% - **Education Management:** 5.1% - **Accounting:** 5.1% - **Computer Software:** 3.4% - **Telecommunications:** 3.4% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.4% - **Renewables & Environment:** 3.4% - **Consumer Services:** 3.4% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **Other:** 39.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Blackthorn Payments - [Stripe Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (449 reviews) - [Birdeye](https://www.g2.com/products/birdeye/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4061 reviews) - [Thryv](https://www.g2.com/products/thryv/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1995 reviews) - [Shopify POS](https://www.g2.com/products/shopify-shopify-pos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (366 reviews) - [PayPal Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/paypal/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2742 reviews) - [BILL AP/AR](https://www.g2.com/products/bill-ap-ar/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1805 reviews) - [FreshBooks](https://www.g2.com/products/freshbooks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (973 reviews) - [Karbon](https://www.g2.com/products/karbon-2025-03-03/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (824 reviews) - [Amazon Pay for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-pay-for-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews) - [Corpay Complete](https://www.g2.com/products/corpay-complete/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (387 reviews) ### Alternatives to Chargent - [Stripe Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (449 reviews) - [QuickBooks Desktop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1765 reviews) - [Amazon Pay for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-pay-for-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews) - [FreshBooks](https://www.g2.com/products/freshbooks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (973 reviews) - [Chargebee](https://www.g2.com/products/chargebee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (972 reviews) - [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4774 reviews) - [PayPal Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/paypal/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2742 reviews) - [Birdeye](https://www.g2.com/products/birdeye/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4061 reviews) - [BigTime](https://www.g2.com/products/bigtime/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1687 reviews) - [BQE CORE](https://www.g2.com/products/core-bqe-software-inc/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (449 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Blackthorn Payments No discussions available for this product. ### Chargent - Title: [Does Chargent support eChecks / EFT / Bank Transfers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/features-d1ca4c4e-e2fb-419c-8e9e-9e2d2577b3cc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, Chargent supports ACH in the USA / Canada, and Direct Debit in Australia on most of our Payment Gateway integrations, so you can accept payments from..." - Title: [What buttons does Chargent add to Salesforce, and what do they mean?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/integration-cc52bcd4-682c-4093-8307-3b204f4ed409) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Chargent adds a number of buttons to Salesforce Orders, Opportunities or Cases, so you can initiate real-time transactions directly from these Salesforce..." - Title: [How much does Chargent Cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pricing-e2acb931-538d-4aa2-826e-c5088853ff94) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Chargent starts at just US $1200/year. When you install Chargent into Salesforce Production or Sandbox, it comes with a free 30 day trial. After the trial..." - Title: [Does Chargent support multiple simultaneous payment gateways?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/integrations-4711c22a-04c1-41d7-812a-09b86a8ebf19) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, Chargent supports multiple active gateways. If only one gateway is active, it will be used for each payment transaction. With multiple gateways, you..." - Title: [Which Payment Gateways does Chargent connect to?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/integrations-5caeaa75-4cd3-4bb0-8059-1957a2b02b41) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Chargent Payment Processing for Salesforce includes prebuilt integrations with 30+ payment gateways, giving you the most options of any Salesforce payment..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/blackthorn-payments-vs-chargent)