Compare Apple Pay for merchants and PayPal Payments 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 per month
Apple Pay for merchants
Star Rating
(137)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Apple Pay for merchantsPayPal Payments
Star Rating
(2,122)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PayPal excels in its "Instant Payment" feature, scoring 9.0, which allows merchants to receive funds immediately, while Apple Pay for merchants shines even brighter with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for those prioritizing quick transactions.
- Reviewers mention that PayPal's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.3, which some users find lacking during peak times, whereas Apple Pay for merchants boasts a higher score of 9.1, indicating a more reliable support experience when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight that PayPal's "Processing Fees" score is notably low at 6.5, which can be a concern for cost-sensitive merchants, while Apple Pay for merchants does not have this issue, as it provides a more favorable fee structure that users appreciate.
- Users on G2 report that PayPal's "Dispute Resolution" feature is rated at 7.8, which some find cumbersome, while Apple Pay for merchants significantly outperforms with a score of 8.9, indicating a more streamlined process for handling disputes.
- Reviewers mention that PayPal's "Multi-Currency" support is rated at 8.7, which is beneficial for international transactions, but Apple Pay for merchants is slightly lower at 8.6, suggesting that PayPal may be a better option for businesses dealing with multiple currencies.
- Users say that Apple Pay for merchants has a superior "Fraud Protection Tools" rating of 9.5 compared to PayPal's 8.6, indicating that merchants may feel more secure using Apple Pay for transactions, especially in high-risk environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apple Pay for merchants
No pricing availablePayPal 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
Apple Pay for merchants
No trial information availablePayPal Payments
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
114
8.9
1,816
Ease of Use
9.4
115
9.0
1,835
Ease of Setup
8.5
12
8.5
329
Ease of Admin
8.2
10
8.3
290
Quality of Support
9.1
106
8.3
1,705
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
8.0
286
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
107
8.2
1,796
Features by Category
Payment Options
7.7
53
Feature Not Available
8.6
57
Feature Not Available
9.4
84
9.0
1491
9.3
87
9.2
1518
8.8
51
8.4
1103
8.3
48
8.4
1027
9.3
87
Feature Not Available
8.6
14
8.7
326
8.1
17
8.8
358
Administration
8.4
53
Feature Not Available
8.8
56
Feature Not Available
8.9
64
8.5
1417
8.5
56
8.5
1280
8.9
43
Feature Not Available
8.0
11
8.5
281
8.8
14
8.2
273
8.5
8
8.2
267
Security
9.4
30
8.5
566
9.5
72
Feature Not Available
9.6
59
8.6
1091
9.6
71
8.8
1262
9.5
17
8.5
282
Development
8.3
60
8.3
1212
9.0
43
Feature Not Available
9.1
41
8.4
1031
9.0
43
8.7
1127
Platform
9.4
69
8.9
1381
9.4
52
8.8
1266
9.3
49
8.8
1242
9.0
40
8.7
1003
9.0
40
8.6
1002
9.1
52
Feature Not Available
8.9
9
8.4
278
9.0
10
8.7
295
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
129
Not enough data
8.9
126
Not enough data
8.9
129
Not enough data
8.5
118
Payment Tools
Not enough data
8.9
130
Not enough data
8.8
130
Not enough data
9.0
116
Not enough data
8.9
120
Payment Processing
Not enough data
9.4
33
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.4
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
6.9
32
Not enough data
8.5
31
8.0
11
8.5
281
8.8
14
8.2
273
8.5
8
8.2
267
Payment Options
8.6
14
8.7
326
8.1
17
8.8
358
Security
9.5
17
8.5
282
Platform
8.9
9
8.4
278
9.0
10
8.7
295
Architecture
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Processing
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Risk & Compliance
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apple Pay for merchants and PayPal Payments are categorized as Payment Gateways
Unique Categories
Apple Pay for merchants has no unique categories
PayPal Payments is categorized as Payments Orchestration, SAP Store, Payment Processing, and Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apple Pay for merchants
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
Retail
9.0%
Food & Beverages
6.8%
Education Management
5.3%
Information Technology and Services
3.8%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
71.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Computer Software
6.3%
Retail
5.7%
Internet
4.3%
Other
70.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apple Pay for merchants
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Consumer Goods
I love how easy Apple Pay makes it to set up your cards, debit or credit, to pay for products and services that accept it. It’s quick, versatile and convenient.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Daniel G.
Verified User in Restaurants
Only downside is the lack of privacy; with so many revelations of companies selling meta data and using it to influence our decisions, it’s scary to know this happens without our knowledge.
PayPal Payments
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Raviraj R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The very idea of transferring money via email excites me, as you don't need to remember the 16 digit account number or debit/credit card number or any other account details for Money Transfer. The seamless way in which it integrates is quite appreciable.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jose Luis R.
Verified User in Government Administration
Despite the advantages that paypal has, there are certainly disadvantages that must be taken into account when using this payment platform, both to make a payment and to receive it, the first thing I do not like is that to have sums of relatively large...
Verified User in Consumer Goods
I love how easy Apple Pay makes it to set up your cards, debit or credit, to pay for products and services that accept it. It’s quick, versatile and convenient.
Raviraj R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The very idea of transferring money via email excites me, as you don't need to remember the 16 digit account number or debit/credit card number or any other account details for Money Transfer. The seamless way in which it integrates is quite appreciable.
Daniel G.
Verified User in Restaurants
Only downside is the lack of privacy; with so many revelations of companies selling meta data and using it to influence our decisions, it’s scary to know this happens without our knowledge.
Jose Luis R.
Verified User in Government Administration
Despite the advantages that paypal has, there are certainly disadvantages that must be taken into account when using this payment platform, both to make a payment and to receive it, the first thing I do not like is that to have sums of relatively large...
Discussions
Why isn’t Apple Pay available everywhere?
4 comments
SS
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Will Apple Pay be a requirement for the future of shopping?
3 comments
SS
The text appears to be a repetition of phone numbers labeled as "Amazon pay customer care number."Read more
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2 comments
SS
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Allow visa gift card
8 comments
AH
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7 comments
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how to add money to paypal
5 comments
RZ
You must log in to your bank account and link it to PayPal after verifying it through stripe opt a OTP.Read more
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