# Helcim vs PayPal BrainTree Comparison

| | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 3.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 19 | 90 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (84.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Pay As You Go | 2.9% + $.30 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Helcim

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Easy Setup (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Pricing Issues (2 reviews)
- Account Management Issues (1 reviews)

### PayPal BrainTree

Pros:
- Easy Payments (2 reviews)
- Integrations (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Limitations (1 reviews)
- Accuracy Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 7.5 (77 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 7.2 (76 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 7.1 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 7.9 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 7.1 (67 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 7.9 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 6.6 (75 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Helcim

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Transaction fees

Price: Pay As You Go

Description: With the Interchange Plus pricing model, Helcim passes the true cost of the transaction to you, with a small margin on top:

Key Features:
- In-person credit card fees: Interchange + 0.4% + 8¢
- Online credit card fees: Interchange + 0.5% + 25¢
- ACH/EFT (bank transfer): 0.5% + 25¢ (capped at $6 for transactions below $25,000)

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/helcim/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### PayPal BrainTree

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pricing

Price: 2.9% + $.30

Description: 2.9% + $.30 per transaction after your first $50K


[Learn more about PayPal BrainTree](https://www.g2.com/products/paypal-braintree/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Subscription Billing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Helcim** | N/A | N/A |
| **PayPal BrainTree** | N/A | N/A |

#### Billing

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Adjustments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Dunning

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dispute Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Escalation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Packages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Plan Changes** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Helcim** | 7.8/10 | 8 |
| **PayPal BrainTree** | 8.3/10 | 5 |

#### Payment Processing

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Wallet Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Analytics** | 6.2 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Processing Fees** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **POS Integration** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Omnichannel** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Levels 1 & 2** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Level 3** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Payment Options

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Currency** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Online payment portal** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **POS Verification** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accounting integration** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce Integration** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Omnichannel Commerce

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Helcim** | N/A | N/A |
| **PayPal BrainTree** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reporting

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transfer Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Omnichannel Features 

| Feature | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Retail Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **POS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Service Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Payment Processing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payment-processing)

**Unique to Helcim (1):** [Omnichannel Commerce Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/omnichannel-commerce)

**Unique to PayPal BrainTree (1):** [Subscription Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/subscription-billing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Helcim | PayPal BrainTree | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 84.2% | 58.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.8% | 32.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 9.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Helcim

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 15.8%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 10.5%
- **Computer Software:** 10.5%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 10.5%
- **Consulting:** 5.3%
- **Wholesale:** 5.3%
- **Restaurants:** 5.3%
- **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 5.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.3%
- **Other:** 21.1%

#### PayPal BrainTree

- **Computer Software:** 19.3%
- **Internet:** 17.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.7%
- **Retail:** 5.7%
- **Wholesale:** 3.4%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.3%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.3%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 23.9%

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## Top Discussions

### Helcim

No discussions available for this product.

### PayPal BrainTree

- Title: [What is Braintree payment method?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-braintree-payment-method) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It's a payment portal. The software is connected with our business website, so any payments made on our website are processed by Braintree. There is a batch..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/helcim-vs-paypal-braintree)