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# Shift Payment vs Stripe Payments Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Shift Payment** [

3.2/5(23)

](https://www.g2.com/products/shift-4/reviews#reviews)

**Stripe Payments** [

4.2/5(462)

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Pricing

**Shift Payment**
No pricing available

**Stripe Payments**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Shift Payment**
1 month

Based on 7 responses

**Stripe Payments**
1 month

Based on 141 responses

Return on Investment

**Shift Payment**
11 months

Based on 5 responses

**Stripe Payments**
6 months5 months sooner

Based on 128 responses

Perceived Cost

**Shift Payment**
Not enough reviews yet

**Stripe Payments**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Shift Payment**
Not enough reviews yet

**Stripe Payments**
9%

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Pros & Cons

**Shift Payment**
[
Affordable (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/shift-4/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1954688&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Excessive Fees (1)
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High Fees (1)
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**Stripe Payments**
[
Ease of Use (40)
](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1343294&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Payments (39)
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High Fees (20)
](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1343768&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1343983&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Shift Payment**
Not enough data

**Stripe Payments**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Shift Payment**

6.2

6.214

**Stripe Payments**

8.8

8.8370

Ease of Use

**Shift Payment**

6.5

6.513

**Stripe Payments**

8.8

8.8378

Ease of Setup

**Shift Payment**

6.3

6.38

**Stripe Payments**

8.8

8.8259

Ease of Admin

**Shift Payment**

7.4

7.47

**Stripe Payments**

8.6

8.6187

Quality of Support

**Shift Payment**

5.9

5.913

**Stripe Payments**

8.1

8.1313

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Shift Payment**

5.9

5.99

**Stripe Payments**

8.6

8.6178

Product Direction (% positive)

**Shift Payment**

4.6

4.615

**Stripe Payments**

8.5

8.5345

Features

Payment Gateways[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.4

10

Not enough data

Payment Options

Self Service Portal

6.0

5

8.8(won by 2.8)

183

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Accepted Credit Cards and Debit Cards

6.4(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

153

Coupons, Discounts, Promotions, and Gift Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Instant Payment

Not enough data

Not enough data

ACH Payments and eCheck Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Split Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Reporting/Dashboards

7.5(won by default)

6

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

7.8(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Omnichannel

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

144

Levels 1 & 2

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

135

Level 3

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

129

Payout Time

Not enough data

Not enough data

Manual Payment Entry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispute Resolution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

PCI Compliance

7.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

POS Verification

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

136

Fraud Protection Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Tokenization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Development

Customization (Fields, Objects, and Layouts)

Not enough data

Not enough data

APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Software Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

E-Commerce Software Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

E-commerce Integration

6.0

5

8.9(won by 2.9)

165

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Performance and Reliability

7.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Accounting integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

154

Internationalization - Currency/Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization - Operating Country

Not enough data

Not enough data

API / Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Regulation Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplemental Technology

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Payment Gateways

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

259

Payment Processing

Encryption

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

196

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

226

Mobile Payments

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

194

Digital Wallet Integration

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

154

Debit/Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Partial Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

In-Person Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Wallet Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Reporting & Analytics

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

198

E-commerce Integration

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

196

Processing Fees

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

214

POS Integration

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

141

Omnichannel

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

144

Levels 1 & 2

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

135

Level 3

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

129

Payment Gateway Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

ACH Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cryptocurrency Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Options

Self Service Portal

6.0

5

8.8(won by 2.8)

183

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

153

Security

POS Verification

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

136

Platform

E-commerce Integration

6.0

5

8.9(won by 2.9)

165

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Accounting integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

154

Additional Functionality

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing & Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contactless NFC

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Returns Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring/Subscription Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Card Reader

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gift Card Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Payment Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Loyalty Program

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Links

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Fraud Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Reconciliation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Embedded Payments[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

44

Payments - Embedded Payments

Processing

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

41

Fraud Protection

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

41

Payment Methods

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

41

Personalization - Embedded Payments

Customer Onboarding

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

40

Checkout Customization

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

39

Localization

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

39

Merchant Portal

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

39

Setup - Embedded Payments

Payment Flows

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

39

APIs

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

41

Dispute Management

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

38

Analytics - Embedded Payments

Transactions

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

39

Reconciliation

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

38

Revenue

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

40

Agentic AI - Embedded Payments

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

9

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Shift Payment](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16646e44bf7483e3243a294c0d9ffb66/shift-4.svg "Shift Payment")](https://www.g2.com/products/shift-4/reviews)

Shift Payment

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

63.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

[![Stripe Payments](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3af79c77413d7e58d0322c1de5bfdb8e/stripe-stripe-payments.svg "Stripe Payments")](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews)

Stripe Payments

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

79.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

17.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

63.6%

79.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

36.4%

17.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

3.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Shift Payment](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16646e44bf7483e3243a294c0d9ffb66/shift-4.svg "Shift Payment")](https://www.g2.com/products/shift-4/reviews)
Shift Payment

Non-Profit Organization Management

9.1%

Hospitality

9.1%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

9.1%

Entertainment

9.1%

Airlines/Aviation

4.5%

Other

59.1%

[![Stripe Payments](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3af79c77413d7e58d0322c1de5bfdb8e/stripe-stripe-payments.svg "Stripe Payments")](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews)
Stripe Payments

Computer Software

9.7%

Information Technology and Services

7.9%

Marketing and Advertising

7.7%

Non-Profit Organization Management

6.1%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

5.4%

Other

63.1%

FAQs

## Shift Payment vs Stripe Payments FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Stripe Payments vs Shift Payment?

Stripe Payments stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction, especially in ease of use and support, while Shift Payment trails in both ratings and support experience.

| [Stripe Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews) | [Shift Payment](https://www.g2.com/products/shift-4/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (458 reviews) | 3.2/5 (23 reviews) |
| 8.7 | 6.3 |
| 8.1 | 5.9 |
| Ease of Use (40 all-time mentions) | Affordable (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of Stripe Payments and Shift Payment compare?

Stripe Payments is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Shift Payment.

- **Stripe Payments:** In recent reviews, many cite clear pricing and value for the time saved, though some mention that fees can add up with add-ons and international transactions.
- **Shift Payment:** Recent reviewers highlight initially low rates but report unexpected fee increases and contract-related frustrations, with some describing the pricing as excessive over time.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention moving to Stripe Payments for more transparent pricing and away from Shift Payment due to rising fees and contract disputes.

### What are the best alternatives to Stripe Payments and Shift Payment?

The top three alternatives to Stripe Payments and Shift Payment are PayPal Payments, EBizCharge, and Square Payments.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Stripe Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-stripe-payments/reviews) | 4.2/5 (458 reviews) | — | Clear pricing, but fees can add up with add-ons | Ease of Use (40 all-time mentions) |
| [Shift Payment](https://www.g2.com/products/shift-4/reviews) | 3.2/5 (23 reviews) | — | Initially low rates, but reviewers report fee increases | Affordable (recent reviews) |
| [PayPal Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/paypal/reviews) | 4.4/5 (2,749 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Widely trusted and easy to use |
| [EBizCharge](https://www.g2.com/products/ebizcharge/reviews) | 4.8/5 (105 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Strong customer support |
| [Square Payments](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payments/reviews) | 4.5/5 (176 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Simple setup and robust POS features |

### Which Payment Processing features should I prioritize when comparing Stripe Payments and Shift Payment?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, ease of setup, quality of support, integrations, and pricing transparency when comparing Stripe Payments and Shift Payment.

- **Ease of Use:** Stripe Payments scores 8.8, Shift Payment 6.5; Stripe Payments has 40 all-time mentions for ease of use.
- **Ease of Setup:** Stripe Payments scores 8.7, Shift Payment 6.3; Stripe Payments has 14 all-time mentions for easy setup.
- **Quality of Support:** Stripe Payments scores 8.1, Shift Payment 5.9; Stripe Payments has 4 all-time mentions for customer support.
- **Integrations:** Stripe Payments has 18 all-time mentions for integrations and 17 for easy integrations; Shift Payment has no recent integration mentions.
- **Pricing Transparency:** Recent reviews for Stripe Payments highlight clear pricing, while Shift Payment reviewers report unexpected fee increases and contract issues.

### What are the pros and cons of Stripe Payments vs Shift Payment?

Stripe Payments' headline strength is ease of use, while Shift Payment is noted for affordability in recent reviews.

- **Stripe Payments strengths:** Ease of use (40 all-time mentions), easy payments (39), integrations (18), easy integrations (17), easy setup (14), security (9), convenience (7).
- **Stripe Payments trade-offs:** High fees (20), poor customer support (10), expensive (9), delays (7), funds holding (6), difficult setup (4), missing features (4), limited access (3).
- **Shift Payment strengths:** Affordable (recent reviews).
- **Shift Payment trade-offs:** Excessive fees (1), high fees (1), contract disputes and unexpected fee increases (recent reviews).

### Is Stripe Payments or Shift Payment better for small businesses?

Stripe Payments is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction scores and more positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Stripe Payments:** Small-business reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, quick setup, and reliable integrations, with many citing time savings and straightforward onboarding.
- **Shift Payment:** Small-business reviewers report frustration with unexpected fee increases and contract issues, with several recommending alternatives for startups and smaller companies.

### Which Payment Processing platform has better integrations?

Stripe Payments is favored for integrations, with significantly more reviewer-cited integration mentions than Shift Payment.

- **Stripe Payments:** Xero (4 all-time mentions), Calendly (2), Donorbox (2); integrations are cited in 18 reviews and easy integrations in 17.
- **Shift Payment:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.

### How do Stripe Payments and Shift Payment compare on customer support?

Stripe Payments outperforms Shift Payment on Quality of Support by a margin of 2.2 points (8.1 vs 5.9).

- **Stripe Payments:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, though some cite slow or unhelpful responses, especially for complex issues or account holds.
- **Shift Payment:** Reviewers report inconsistent support, with several citing long hold times, unresolved cases, and lack of communication regarding fees and contracts.

### Which is easier to implement, Stripe Payments or Shift Payment?

Stripe Payments is easier to implement, with a 2.4-point higher Ease of Setup score (8.7 vs 6.3) than Shift Payment.

- **Stripe Payments:** Reviewers consistently highlight quick and straightforward setup, clear documentation, and user-friendly onboarding, with 14 all-time mentions for easy setup.
- **Shift Payment:** Reviewers report mixed experiences, with some citing easy onboarding but others noting complicated integration steps and setup delays.

Alternatives

**Shift Payment Alternatives**

 ![PayPal Payments](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6257a9c028b45bdc1f1ca9725d6e214c/paypal.png "PayPal Payments")

[
PayPal Payments
](/products/paypal/reviews)

 ![Square Payments](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d438862d658becefe2b1df5de1374630/square-payments.jpg "Square Payments")

[
Square Payments
](/products/square-payments/reviews)

 ![Adyen Payments](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/119fc41a96a94a828967144f60833c58/adyen-payments.svg "Adyen Payments")

[
Adyen Payments
](/products/adyen-payments/reviews)

 ![Worldpay](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3ffcf09fa11afb5cd4df8cfca48a0fa5/worldpay.svg "Worldpay")

[
Worldpay
](/products/worldpay/reviews)

**Stripe Payments Alternatives**

 ![EBizCharge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2cc09cbc9c9aa43b23ebb2170ac80de8/ebizcharge.svg "EBizCharge")

[
EBizCharge
](/products/ebizcharge/reviews)

 ![Worldpay](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3ffcf09fa11afb5cd4df8cfca48a0fa5/worldpay.svg "Worldpay")

[
Worldpay
](/products/worldpay/reviews)

 ![checkout.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f409df9b76a6861187f2194371713d59/checkout-com.svg "checkout.com")

[
checkout.com
](/products/checkout-com/reviews)

 ![PayPal Payments](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6257a9c028b45bdc1f1ca9725d6e214c/paypal.png "PayPal Payments")

[
PayPal Payments
](/products/paypal/reviews)