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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
2.7% + 30¢ per successful transaction
$0 per month
BlueSnap
Star Rating
(106)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
2.7% + 30¢ per successful transaction
Learn more about BlueSnapPayPal Payments
Star Rating
(2,624)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that PayPal Payments excels in user satisfaction, boasting a high overall score that reflects its ease of use and quick transaction times. Users appreciate the intuitive interface, stating, "I find PayPal Payments very easy to use," which makes it a preferred choice for daily transactions.
- Users say that BlueSnap offers strong support through dedicated account management and regular check-ins, which can be beneficial for businesses needing tailored assistance. One user highlighted the "great technical support" and good documentation, making it easier for their development team to integrate the service.
- Reviewers mention that PayPal Payments has a significantly higher volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and up-to-date feedback. This is contrasted by BlueSnap, which has not received recent reviews, potentially raising questions about its current user experience.
- According to verified reviews, PayPal Payments shines in its setup process, with users noting that "the initial setup was very easy." This ease of implementation is a critical factor for businesses looking to get started quickly without extensive technical hurdles.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BlueSnap supports a wide range of payment methods and currencies, which is a strong point for businesses operating internationally. Users appreciate its ability to handle over 100 currencies and various payment options, making it versatile for global transactions.
- Users express concerns about PayPal Payments' processing fees, which, while competitive, can add up for high-volume businesses. In contrast, BlueSnap's fee structure is based on a percentage of transactions, which some users find more predictable, though it may not be as appealing for smaller transactions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BlueSnap
We will meet and most likely beat your current rates
2.7% + 30¢
per successful transaction
US businesses. International, contact sales.
- Card payment processor
- Merchant account
- Payment gateway
PayPal Payments
On Website - Basic
$0
per month
- Accept credit cards and PayPal on your site
- Swipe cards in your store and on the go
- Create and email invoices for fast payment
Free Trial
BlueSnap
No trial information availablePayPal Payments
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
87
9.0
2,135
Ease of Use
8.2
88
9.0
2,163
Ease of Setup
7.9
60
8.9
623
Ease of Admin
8.4
54
8.4
325
Quality of Support
8.6
85
8.3
2,018
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
55
8.1
322
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
86
8.2
2,108
Features by Category
Payment Options
8.5
25
Feature Not Available
8.9
40
Feature Not Available
8.9
43
9.0
1580
9.0
58
9.2
1598
8.2
25
8.4
1166
8.4
15
8.4
1091
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
14
8.9
560
8.6
13
9.0
587
Administration
7.8
58
Feature Not Available
8.0
54
Feature Not Available
8.0
51
8.5
1496
8.3
33
8.5
1345
7.6
40
Feature Not Available
8.3
14
8.6
468
8.4
15
8.4
462
8.5
14
8.4
448
Security
9.1
30
8.6
629
8.4
46
Feature Not Available
8.5
37
8.6
1151
Feature Not Available
8.8
1334
7.9
11
8.6
465
Development
8.1
46
8.3
1270
8.7
46
Feature Not Available
8.6
32
8.4
1089
8.2
33
8.7
1189
Platform
9.0
53
8.9
1448
8.8
41
8.9
1329
8.9
41
8.9
1310
8.6
40
8.7
1064
9.0
39
8.6
1056
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
13
8.6
458
7.7
13
8.8
477
Agentic AI - Payment Gateways
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.4
49
Payment Methods
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Payment Processing
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
9.6
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Payment Types
6.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Billing
8.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dunning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
7.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Reporting
7.1
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.7
191
Administration - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Not enough data
8.9
166
Not enough data
8.9
160
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
8.5
153
Payment Tools - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Not enough data
8.8
167
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.9
152
Not enough data
8.7
157
Agentic AI - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) features
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Data Sources
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Analysis
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Payment Processing
9.1
21
9.3
227
8.3
25
9.1
209
8.4
18
9.3
218
7.6
14
9.1
208
Administration
7.9
25
8.9
203
8.4
19
9.0
209
7.3
25
7.6
233
7.4
11
8.8
194
8.3
14
8.6
468
8.4
15
8.4
462
8.5
14
8.4
448
Payment Options
8.3
14
8.9
560
8.6
13
9.0
587
Security
7.9
11
8.6
465
Platform
7.9
13
8.6
458
7.7
13
8.8
477
Architecture
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.0
34
Processing
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.2
34
Risk & Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.9
34
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.3
34
Agentic AI - Payments Orchestration
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.2
26
Payments - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalization - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BlueSnap and PayPal Payments are categorized as Payment Processing, Payment Gateways, and Payments Orchestration
Unique Categories
BlueSnap is categorized as Embedded Payments, Payment Analytics, Subscription Billing, and Enterprise Payment
PayPal Payments is categorized as SAP Store and Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BlueSnap
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PayPal Payments
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Internet
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.9%
Consumer Services
4.9%
Other
49.0%
Computer Software
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Retail
5.5%
Internet
3.8%
Other
70.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Which payment methods are available to my customers?
1 Comment
Official Response from BlueSnap
We offer over 110 payment types and 100 currencies. Check, money order, credit card, PayPal, e-Check, wire transfer, local bank transfer, direct debit are...Read more
Does BlueSnap support the ability to process payments for subscriptions or recurring charges?
1 Comment
Official Response from BlueSnap
Products can be set up to automatically bill the shopper based on a pre-selected payment schedule. For example, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, etc. Read more
How can we whitelist members for ease of purchase?
1 Comment
ID
You can ask Bluesnap support and they'll do it for youRead more
Allow visa gift card
8 Comments
AH
I used to know about Visa card and virtual master card on paypal 2 years ago...Possibly good and also accept payments on main and data endRead more
PayPal Is NOt Returning USD 40,000 they kept for 180 Days After account suspension
7 Comments
LK
It is possible to get money back, if they Took it from you. Check here:
https://aupdamages.com
Select your country and get Information on how to...Read more
What is PayPal Credit used for?
7 Comments
SR
Instead of using your main bank card online, you can use the PayPal credit card, keeping your bank details more private.Read more
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