# FastSpring vs Pin Payments Comparison | | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 187 | 58 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (88.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### FastSpring Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Payments (2 reviews) Cons: - Billing Issues (1 reviews) - Complex Customization (1 reviews) ### Pin Payments **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (153 reviews) | 9.3 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (153 reviews) | 9.0 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (110 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (109 reviews) | 8.8 (27 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (149 reviews) | 9.2 (45 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (109 reviews) | 8.5 (27 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (147 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### FastSpring #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Pin Payments #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Subscription Revenue Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | 8.2/10 | 20 | | **Pin Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Billing and Payments | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Payment Terms** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Personalized Billing** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Custom Pricing** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Revenue Recognition | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Usage Tracking** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Deferred Revenue** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Revenue Accrual** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Revenue Optimization | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **At-Risk Customers** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Offer Optimization** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customer Churn** | 6.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Revenue Forecasting** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Subscription Billing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | 8.2/10 | 38 | | **Pin Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Billing | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | 8.8 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Consolidation** | 8.1 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Adjustments** | 7.5 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Blacklisting** | 8.7 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Dunning | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Collections** | 8.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Dispute Management** | 7.5 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Escalation** | 8.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Performance | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Packages** | 8.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Discounts** | 8.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Plan Changes** | 8.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Dimensions** | 8.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Deferred Revenue** | 7.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Revenue Recognition** | 7.7 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Subscription Billing | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | N/A | N/A | | **Pin Payments** | 9.2/10 | 16 | #### Payment Processing | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | | **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | | **Mobile Payments** | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | | **Digital Wallet Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | | **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Processing Fees** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | | **POS Integration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Omnichannel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Levels 1 & 2** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | | **Level 3** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | #### Payment Options | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Online payment portal** | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **POS Verification** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Accounting integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | ### Billing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | N/A | N/A | | **Pin Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Bill Generation | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **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 | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **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 | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Subscription Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | 8.4/10 | 14 | | **Pin Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Order Management | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Opportunities** | 8.5 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Order History** | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Upsell & Cross-sell** | 7.7 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Renewals** | 8.6 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Products & Plans | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Packages** | 8.6 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Multi-part Deals** | 8.8 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Plan Changes** | 8.3 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Bundles** | 9.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Pricing | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Standard Price** | 9.0 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Discounts** | 8.5 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Optimization** | 8.0 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Revenue Management | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | 8.3 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Consolidation** | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Adjustments** | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Billing Types** | 9.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Payments** | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Accounting** | 7.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **CRM & Sales** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Subscription Management | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 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 | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Sales Tax and VAT Compliance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | N/A | N/A | | **Pin Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Tracking | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Sales Tax** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **VAT** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **GST** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Exemptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adjustments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Localization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Remittance | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Global/Cross Borders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### E-Commerce Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | 8.7/10 | 92 | | **Pin Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Headless Commerce | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Decoupling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **REST APIs** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Orchestration** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 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 | #### Merchandising/Marketing | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Storefront Design Tools** | 8.2 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Visualization** | 8.3 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Recommendations / Personalization** | 8.4 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Promotions and Discounts** | 9.1 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Shopping Cart Abandonment** | 7.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Reviews** | 7.7 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | | **SEO** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Product Catalog | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Content Management** | 8.4 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Configuration** | 8.6 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Search and Filtering** | 8.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Intangible Products** | 9.1 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Order Process | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Checkout Process** | 9.2 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Shipping Options** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Tax Display and Processing** | 9.0 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Payment Processing** | 9.4 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Order Management** | 9.2 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Returns / Refunds** | 9.1 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Inventory Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Multi-Channel Fulfillment** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Multi-Channel Support | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Omnichannel** | 8.7 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile** | 9.0 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Social Commerce** | 8.4 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Customer Service** | 9.0 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Store Locator** | 8.6 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **3rd-Party Store Integration** | 8.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **B2B** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **APIs** | 8.6 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customization** | 8.2 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrations to Add-on Tools** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User Management** | 8.6 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting / Analytics** | 8.3 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security** | 9.1 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-Site Management** | 8.7 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Admin Access Rights** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Test-to-Product Migration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | 9.1 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross Browser Support** | 9.2 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | 9.4 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Merchant of Record | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | N/A | N/A | | **Pin Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Payment processing - Merchant of Record | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross Border ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Chargeback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tax management - Merchant of Record | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Automated tax calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Standard compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tax reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **AML-KYC** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Secure SLC** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **PCI-DSS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encryption and tokenization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration - Merchant of Record | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FastSpring** | N/A | N/A | | **Pin Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Subscription Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/subscription-management) **Unique to FastSpring (6):** [Subscription Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/subscription-billing), [Subscription Revenue Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/subscription-revenue-management), [E-Commerce Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-platforms), [Sales Tax and VAT Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-tax-and-vat-compliance), [Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/billing), [Merchant of Record Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/merchant-of-record) **Unique to Pin Payments (1):** [Payment Processing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-processing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | FastSpring | Pin Payments | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 88.6% | 96.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 9.1% | 3.5% | | **Enterprise** | 2.3% | 0% | ### By Industry #### FastSpring - **Computer Software:** 42.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.8% - **Internet:** 6.8% - **Music:** 5.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0% - **Graphic Design:** 1.7% - **Education Management:** 1.7% - **Environmental Services:** 1.1% - **Entertainment:** 1.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.1% - **Other:** 23.9% #### Pin Payments - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.3% - **Retail:** 10.5% - **Accounting:** 5.3% - **Arts and Crafts:** 5.3% - **Education Management:** 5.3% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 5.3% - **Construction:** 3.5% - **Events Services:** 3.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.5% - **Photography:** 3.5% - **Other:** 42.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to FastSpring - [Paddle](https://www.g2.com/products/paddle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (237 reviews) - [Cleverbridge](https://www.g2.com/products/cleverbridge/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (59 reviews) - [Chargebee](https://www.g2.com/products/chargebee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (975 reviews) - [PayPro Global](https://www.g2.com/products/payproglobal/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (113 reviews) - [2Checkout Monetization Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/2checkout-monetization-platform/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (195 reviews) - [Stripe Billing](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-billing/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (141 reviews) - [Recurly](https://www.g2.com/products/recurly/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (208 reviews) - [Shopify](https://www.g2.com/products/shopify/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5104 reviews) - [Maxio](https://www.g2.com/products/maxio/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (829 reviews) - [WooCommerce](https://www.g2.com/products/woocommerce/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1275 reviews) ### Alternatives to Pin Payments - [PayPal Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/paypal/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2743 reviews) - [Stripe Billing](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-billing/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (141 reviews) - [Stripe Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (449 reviews) - [Amazon Pay for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-pay-for-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews) - [Thryv](https://www.g2.com/products/thryv/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1995 reviews) - [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (4208 reviews) - [Birdeye](https://www.g2.com/products/birdeye/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4060 reviews) - [BILL AP/AR](https://www.g2.com/products/bill-ap-ar/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1805 reviews) - [Agentforce Revenue Management (formerly Salesforce Revenue Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-revenue-management-formerly-salesforce-revenue-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1502 reviews) - [FreshBooks](https://www.g2.com/products/freshbooks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (974 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### FastSpring - Title: [How much does FastSpring cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-fastspring-cost) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "FastSpring has 2 pricing options: An 8.9% fee of the total transaction value of the transaction. A 5.9% fee of the total transaction's value, plus 95 cents..." - Title: [Has anybody had a successful relationship with this business?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/has-anybody-had-a-successful-relationship-with-this-business) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Frankly speaking, I started to get along well with my business only when I started to take seriously the need to use different documents. For example,..." - Title: [Is the affiliation platform more easy to use than when it was created?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28860-is-the-affiliation-platform-more-easy-to-use-than-when-it-was-created) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hi Jean, thank you for your question. We have made some significant changes to our affiliate program over the years in an effort to make it easier to use for..." ### Pin Payments - Title: [What Is PIN payment?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pin-payment) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Its a low cost credit/debit card facility without the merchant fees. You do pay a surcharge of 2% there abouts but that can be charged to the client if you..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fastspring-vs-pin-payments)