# Flinks, Stripe Connect vs Adyen Payments Comparison | | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 59 | 249 | 36 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (59.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Flinks Pros: - Carrier Accounts (1 reviews) Cons: - Carrier Limitations (1 reviews) ### Stripe Connect Pros: - Ease of Use (6 reviews) - Easy Integrations (5 reviews) Cons: - Poor Customer Support (4 reviews) - Excessive Fees (3 reviews) ### Adyen Payments Pros: - Ease of Use (8 reviews) - Efficiency (3 reviews) Cons: - Technical Issues (3 reviews) - Excessive Fees (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (48 reviews) | 8.8 (212 reviews) | 9.0 (29 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 8.8 (216 reviews) | 8.2 (29 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | 8.9 (132 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (32 reviews) | 8.9 (122 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 8.2 (175 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.7 (117 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (46 reviews) | 8.5 (210 reviews) | 7.7 (25 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Flinks #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Stripe Connect #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Adyen Payments #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Payment Gateways | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Flinks** | N/A | N/A | | **Stripe Connect** | 8.2/10 | 190 | | **Adyen Payments** | 9.2/10 | 26 | #### Payment Options | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Coupons, Discounts, Promotions, and Gift Cards** | Not enough data | 8.1 (104 reviews) | 8.3 (16 reviews) | | **Recurring Billing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (137 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | | **Instant Payment** | Not enough data | 9.0 (146 reviews) | 9.4 (16 reviews) | | **Accepted Credit Cards and Debit Cards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (175 reviews) | 9.4 (19 reviews) | | **ACH Payments and eCheck Processing** | Not enough data | 7.8 (73 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | | **Split Payments** | Not enough data | 7.9 (72 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | | **Real-Time Payments** | Not enough data | 8.4 (62 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | | **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | 7.5 (26 reviews) | 10.0 (9 reviews) | | **Online payment portal** | Not enough data | 8.3 (34 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting/Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (171 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (126 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | | **Payout Time** | Not enough data | 8.2 (153 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | | **Manual Payment Entry** | Not enough data | 8.5 (113 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | | **Dispute Resolution** | Not enough data | 7.7 (105 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | | **Omnichannel** | Not enough data | 6.2 (19 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | | **Levels 1 & 2** | Not enough data | 6.0 (18 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | | **Level 3** | Not enough data | 6.5 (17 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **PCI Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (101 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | | **Fraud Protection Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | | **Data Tokenization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (128 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | | **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (127 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | | **POS Verification** | Not enough data | 5.8 (19 reviews) | 9.8 (9 reviews) | #### Development | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization (Fields, Objects, and Layouts)** | Not enough data | 8.7 (134 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | | **APIs** | Not enough data | 9.2 (156 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | | **Accounting Software Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (93 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | | **E-Commerce Software Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (101 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 9.3 (165 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | | **Internationalization - Currency/Language** | Not enough data | 8.9 (119 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | | **Internationalization - Operating Country** | Not enough data | 8.9 (119 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | | **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.0 (85 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **PCI Regulation Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (76 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | | **Supplemental Technology** | Not enough data | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | | **Accounting integration** | Not enough data | 6.6 (20 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | | **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Payment Gateways | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Enterprise Payment | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Flinks** | N/A | N/A | | **Stripe Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Adyen Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Payment Methods | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **ACH** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Credit and Debit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Wire Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Payment Processing | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Batch Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Settlements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security and Compliance | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **PCI Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **P2PE** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fraud Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SSL Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SOX** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SOC** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Agnostic Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Plugins and APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Payment Types | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Retail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mobile Banking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Flinks** | N/A | N/A | | **Stripe Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Adyen Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Interoperability | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pre-Built Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Mobile Banking | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Payment Processing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Flinks** | N/A | N/A | | **Stripe Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Adyen Payments** | 9.9/10 | 12 | #### Payment Processing | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | | **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | | **Mobile Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Digital Wallet Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Processing Fees** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **POS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Omnichannel** | Not enough data | 6.2 (19 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | | **Levels 1 & 2** | Not enough data | 6.0 (18 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | | **Level 3** | Not enough data | 6.5 (17 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | #### Payment Options | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | 7.5 (26 reviews) | 10.0 (9 reviews) | | **Online payment portal** | Not enough data | 8.3 (34 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **POS Verification** | Not enough data | 5.8 (19 reviews) | 9.8 (9 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Accounting integration** | Not enough data | 6.6 (20 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | | **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 10.0 (8 reviews) | ### Payment Card Issuance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Flinks** | N/A | N/A | | **Stripe Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Adyen Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Card Management | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Card Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Card Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Card Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fulfillment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Replacement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Controls | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Tokenization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Card Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Flinks** | N/A | N/A | | **Stripe Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Adyen Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Core Banking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Flinks** | N/A | N/A | | **Stripe Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Adyen Payments** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Core Banking Features | Feature | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Flinks (4):** [Financial Data APIs](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-data-apis), [Core Banking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-banking), [Mobile Banking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-banking), [Underwriting & Rating Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/underwriting-rating) **Unique to Stripe Connect (2):** [Payment Gateways](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-gateways), [Financial Data APIs](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-data-apis) **Unique to Adyen Payments (4):** [Payment Card Issuance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-card-issuance), [Payment Processing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-processing), [Enterprise Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-payment), [Payment Gateways](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-gateways) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Flinks | Stripe Connect | Adyen Payments | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 59.3% | 74.4% | 30.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 35.6% | 19.5% | 36.4% | | **Enterprise** | 5.1% | 6.1% | 33.3% | ### By Industry #### Flinks - **Financial Services:** 78.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8% - **Consumer Services:** 3.4% - **Capital Markets:** 3.4% - **Information Services:** 1.7% - **Computer Software:** 1.7% - **Banking:** 1.7% - **Automotive:** 1.7% - **Accounting:** 1.7% #### Stripe Connect - **Computer Software:** 19.1% - **Internet:** 10.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.7% - **Retail:** 3.3% - **E-Learning:** 2.4% - **Financial Services:** 2.4% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.4% - **Education Management:** 2.0% - **Other:** 38.6% #### Adyen Payments - **Internet:** 12.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.1% - **Retail:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 9.1% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.1% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.1% - **Consumer Services:** 6.1% - **Financial Services:** 6.1% - **Accounting:** 3.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.0% - **Other:** 27.3% 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Flinks used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-flinks-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Business use Flinks to collect Financial Data using the API's system and store it safely in the cloud so the integrity of the data is met and secure. " ### Stripe Connect - Title: [What is Stripe Connect used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-stripe-connect-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I wish service was better" ### Adyen Payments No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/flinks-vs-stripe-connect-vs-adyen-payments)