Compare GoCardless and PayPal Payments 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 per month
GoCardless
Star Rating
(310)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GoCardlessPayPal Payments
Star Rating
(2,175)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% 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 "Instant Payment" processing with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing immediate transactions. In contrast, GoCardless scored 8.7 in this area, which may lead to delays in payment processing.
- Reviewers mention that GoCardless shines in "Recurring Billing" with a score of 9.3, making it ideal for subscription-based businesses. PayPal, while still strong at 8.3, may not offer the same level of customization for recurring payments.
- G2 users highlight that PayPal's "Accepted Credit Cards and Debit Cards" feature scored 9.2, indicating a broader acceptance of payment methods compared to GoCardless, which scored 8.0. This can be crucial for businesses that rely on diverse payment options.
- Users on G2 report that GoCardless provides a better "Ease of Setup" experience with a score of 8.9, compared to PayPal's 8.4. This can be a significant factor for small businesses looking to get started quickly without technical hurdles.
- Reviewers mention that PayPal's "Quality of Support" scored 8.3, which some users find lacking compared to GoCardless's 8.6. This difference may impact businesses that require reliable customer service for troubleshooting and assistance.
- Users say that GoCardless offers superior "Payment Scheduling" features with a score of 9.6, allowing for more flexibility in managing payment timelines, while PayPal scored 8.9 in this area, which may not meet the needs of all users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GoCardless
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
GoCardless
No trial information availablePayPal Payments
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
192
8.9
1,851
Ease of Use
9.0
191
9.0
1,871
Ease of Setup
8.9
141
8.5
337
Ease of Admin
8.9
136
8.3
294
Quality of Support
8.6
160
8.2
1,739
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
130
8.0
291
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
175
8.1
1,831
Features by Category
Payment Options
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
28
Feature Not Available
8.7
26
9.0
1491
Feature Not Available
9.2
1518
8.0
16
8.4
1103
Feature Not Available
8.4
1027
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.3
17
8.7
326
8.4
28
8.8
358
Administration
8.9
32
Feature Not Available
8.8
29
Feature Not Available
7.7
33
8.5
1417
8.5
21
8.5
1280
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.3
23
8.5
281
Feature Not Available
8.2
273
Feature Not Available
8.2
267
Security
Feature Not Available
8.5
566
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
19
8.6
1091
9.6
26
8.8
1262
Feature Not Available
8.5
282
Development
9.0
14
8.3
1212
8.9
16
Feature Not Available
8.8
23
8.4
1031
9.1
18
8.7
1127
Platform
9.2
30
8.9
1381
9.4
17
8.8
1266
9.6
18
8.8
1242
8.9
16
8.7
1003
Feature Not Available
8.6
1002
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
36
8.4
278
8.2
18
8.7
295
Billing and Payments
9.2
40
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
9.2
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
Payment Methods
8.1
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Payment Types
8.3
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
23
8.9
143
9.0
17
8.9
137
Feature Not Available
8.7
143
Feature Not Available
8.5
133
Payment Tools
9.2
17
8.8
144
9.3
23
8.7
144
Feature Not Available
8.8
130
9.6
26
8.8
134
Payment Processing
9.3
68
9.4
33
Feature Not Available
9.3
33
Feature Not Available
9.4
32
Feature Not Available
9.1
31
Administration
8.4
63
8.7
32
8.5
37
8.8
32
8.1
84
6.9
32
Feature Not Available
8.5
31
7.3
23
8.5
281
Feature Not Available
8.2
273
Feature Not Available
8.2
267
Payment Options
7.3
17
8.7
326
8.4
28
8.8
358
Security
Feature Not Available
8.5
282
Platform
9.0
36
8.4
278
8.2
18
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
GoCardless and PayPal Payments are categorized as Payment Processing, Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and Payment Gateways
Unique Categories
GoCardless is categorized as Enterprise Payment and Subscription Revenue Management
PayPal Payments is categorized as Payments Orchestration and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GoCardless
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
Accounting
13.8%
Marketing and Advertising
11.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.4%
Internet
5.4%
Other
52.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Computer Software
6.2%
Retail
5.8%
Internet
4.2%
Other
70.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
GoCardless
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nigel M.
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
Very simple transfer of existing clients on Direct Debit and really easy to get new clients onboard. All the setup was done in a day or so and the bank verification process was pain free.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Wireless
Everything Innaccurate Help content on website - regarding ACH forms for manual upload of clients Support staff who give incorrect information, contradict website information Asked to go onto new pricing plan even though you signed up to the correct plan...
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...
Nigel M.
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
Very simple transfer of existing clients on Direct Debit and really easy to get new clients onboard. All the setup was done in a day or so and the bank verification process was pain free.
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.
Verified User in Wireless
Everything Innaccurate Help content on website - regarding ACH forms for manual upload of clients Support staff who give incorrect information, contradict website information Asked to go onto new pricing plan even though you signed up to the correct plan...
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...
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there any other type of payments being accepted?
2 comments
[C
The term "credit card" is already in English and refers to a payment card issued to users to enable the cardholder to pay a merchant for goods and services...Read more
Sera-t-il possible un jour d'avoir des factures éditées automatiquement pour mes clients (1 facture par plan de paiement) ?
1 comment
Official Response from GoCardless
Hello. Our solutions do not generate invoices for end customers, but we have partner billing software that can assist you with this. You can view our list of...Read more
A-Quand pourra t on choisir le moment où le virement se fait . CAD choisir de recevoir les fonds à une date prévisible. B-il faudrait que l'affichage , lors de l'inscription, propose en premier de remplir des infos pour une entreprise . Actuellement , il faut d'abord cliquer sur un bouton pour qu'apparaisse lla prise d'info pour les entreprises. Or , le prélèvement sepa est majoritairement pour les entreprises , pas pour les particuliers .
1 comment
Official Response from GoCardless
Hello, we thank you for your comment. A - By logging into your merchant account, you can choose the debit date for each payment made using GoCardless. The...Read more
Allow visa gift card
8 comments
AH
I used to know about Visa card and virtual master card on paypal 2 years ago...Possibly good and also accept payments on main and data endRead more
PayPal Is NOt Returning USD 40,000 they kept for 180 Days After account suspension
7 comments
LK
It is possible to get money back, if they Took it from you. Check here:
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Select your country and get Information on how to...Read more
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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