Compare Authorize.net and Shopify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$25 Monthly Gateway
$29/ per month
Authorize.net
Star Rating
(195)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$25 Monthly Gateway
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(4,621)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29/ per month
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Authorize.net vs Shopify
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Shopify easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Shopify overall.
- Reviewers felt that Authorize.net meets the needs of their business better than Shopify.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Authorize.net and Shopify provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Shopify over Authorize.net.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Authorize.net
Pricing
$25
Monthly Gateway
setup $49 , 2.9%+30¢ per Per Transaction
Free Trial
Authorize.net
Free Trial is available
Shopify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
163
8.7
3,949
Ease of Use
8.3
165
8.9
3,966
Ease of Setup
8.2
86
8.8
2,257
Ease of Admin
8.5
87
8.9
2,211
Quality of Support
8.4
139
8.4
3,695
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
87
8.8
2,168
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
162
8.7
3,839
Features by Category
Payment Options
7.8
72
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
9.3
130
Not enough data
8.0
83
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
7.7
40
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
125
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.3
117
Not enough data
8.3
117
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Development
7.9
97
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.4
99
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
124
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
Billing
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Dunning
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Performance
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Reporting
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Detection
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Analysis
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
8.3
333
Not enough data
8.5
350
Not enough data
8.3
370
Not enough data
8.3
454
Not enough data
8.5
410
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Merchandising/Marketing
Not enough data
8.6
3279
Not enough data
8.6
3328
Not enough data
8.3
3255
Not enough data
8.3
3212
Not enough data
8.3
3039
Not enough data
8.3
2974
Not enough data
8.2
2949
Product Catalog
Not enough data
8.5
3222
Not enough data
8.5
3174
Not enough data
8.5
3220
Not enough data
8.4
2596
Order Process
Not enough data
8.8
3305
Not enough data
8.6
3226
Not enough data
8.6
3184
Not enough data
8.9
3267
Not enough data
8.8
3257
Not enough data
8.5
2978
Not enough data
8.6
3050
Not enough data
8.5
2669
Multi-Channel Support
Not enough data
8.5
2855
Not enough data
8.8
3081
Not enough data
8.7
2886
Not enough data
8.5
2982
Not enough data
8.3
2317
Not enough data
8.4
2369
Not enough data
8.2
2189
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
2389
Not enough data
8.4
3057
Not enough data
8.6
2908
Not enough data
8.6
3038
Not enough data
8.4
3073
Not enough data
8.9
3041
Not enough data
8.4
2365
Not enough data
8.8
2966
Not enough data
8.4
2458
Not enough data
8.5
2422
Not enough data
8.7
2778
Not enough data
8.8
3066
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Intelligence
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Detection
9.4
11
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Response
7.1
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Authorize.net and Shopify share no categories
Unique Categories
Authorize.net is categorized as Fraud Detection, Subscription Billing, E-commerce Fraud Protection, and Payment Gateways
Shopify is categorized as E-Commerce Platforms and Merchant of Record
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Authorize.net
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shopify
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
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Internet
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Financial Services
4.8%
Other
72.6%
Retail
26.6%
Apparel & Fashion
8.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Consumer Goods
5.3%
Internet
3.4%
Other
48.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Authorize.net
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I like that it streamlines me being able to enter in information from sales myself, even if I don't have a credit card processor on me
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kelly C.
Verified User in Internet
we had a few instances that we need customer support because of service interuption. of course as a ecommerce merchant, they are emergency for us and would like their support to resolve the issues right away. Authorize.net support team are not helpful in...
Shopify
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kathleen Virginia P.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
That you can build a storefront very quickly and easily. You can also do mass uploading of products. Etsy only allows you to upload one product at a time. This is helpful for large inventory, also with lots of variances in your products. (ie: Small, red or...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bradley R.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
Its expensive to own, all based on subscription every month
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I like that it streamlines me being able to enter in information from sales myself, even if I don't have a credit card processor on me
Kathleen Virginia P.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
That you can build a storefront very quickly and easily. You can also do mass uploading of products. Etsy only allows you to upload one product at a time. This is helpful for large inventory, also with lots of variances in your products. (ie: Small, red or...
Kelly C.
Verified User in Internet
we had a few instances that we need customer support because of service interuption. of course as a ecommerce merchant, they are emergency for us and would like their support to resolve the issues right away. Authorize.net support team are not helpful in...
Bradley R.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
Its expensive to own, all based on subscription every month
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Discussions
How do I get my money back when they keep it for 90 days?
1 comment
DM
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Authorize.net has no more discussions with answers
What are the features of Shopify?
5 comments
MM
In word you can say shopify is your own "shop"Read more
What is Shopify used for?
4 comments
PP
Shopify is an Ecommerce CMS platform where we can setup the store and sell our products.Read more
How can I change my store name in Shopify?
3 comments
CH
Yes, you can change your stores name as long as you are not paying back a cash advance given by Shopify. If you’re currently in repayment you can’t change...Read more
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