Compare PayKickstart and SamCart 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
199/mo
No pricing available
PayKickstart
Star Rating
(16)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
199/mo
Browse all 3 pricing plansSamCart
Star Rating
(94)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PayKickstart excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.6, while SamCart falls short with a score of 8.4. Reviewers mention that PayKickstart's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier for businesses to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that PayKickstart offers superior Customization options, scoring 8.9 compared to SamCart's 8.0. Users appreciate the ability to tailor their checkout experience and billing processes to fit their specific business needs.
- G2 users highlight PayKickstart's strong performance in Product Direction, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, while SamCart's score of 7.7 indicates room for improvement. Users say that PayKickstart consistently updates its features based on user feedback, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Users on G2 report that PayKickstart's Affiliate Tracking capabilities are robust, scoring 8.8, while SamCart's features in this area are less comprehensive. Reviewers mention that PayKickstart's referral link generator and tracking tools are particularly effective for managing affiliate programs.
- Reviewers say that PayKickstart shines in Billing Automation, with a high score of 9.6, compared to SamCart's lower performance in this area. Users appreciate the seamless automation of recurring billing and payment reminders, which helps reduce churn.
- Users report that SamCart has a slight edge in Checkout Process with a score of 9.1, while PayKickstart scores 8.9. Reviewers mention that SamCart's streamlined checkout experience leads to higher conversion rates, making it a preferred choice for some businesses focused on sales optimization.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PayKickstart
Growth Plan
199
/mo
Everything in Starter, plus:
- Affiliate Management Center
- User-Based Roles & Permissions
- Customer Billing Portal
SamCart
No pricing availableFree Trial
PayKickstart
Free Trial is available
SamCart
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
14
8.3
54
Ease of Use
8.7
14
8.6
54
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
8.4
33
Ease of Admin
9.2
6
8.4
33
Quality of Support
9.6
14
8.4
53
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
6
8.4
34
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
14
7.7
51
Features by Category
Billing and Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dunning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Link Options
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tracking Options
9.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Affiliate Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
11
Integrations
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
21
Cart Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
7.6
12
Order Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Products & Plans
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Pricing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Merchandising/Marketing
8.3
5
8.5
16
8.0
5
8.2
13
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
8
9.3
14
9.2
8
9.0
12
Feature Not Available
7.8
12
6.7
5
7.7
13
Product Catalog
8.5
8
7.7
14
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
9.0
7
8.7
14
Order Process
8.9
9
9.1
17
8.7
5
8.5
8
8.1
6
8.3
9
8.7
9
8.3
18
8.7
9
8.6
15
8.8
8
8.1
15
8.7
5
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Multi-Channel Support
8.6
6
8.0
11
9.0
8
8.6
17
Feature Not Available
8.5
9
8.8
8
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
Platform
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
8.0
14
9.4
8
7.4
13
9.2
8
7.8
15
8.0
9
7.6
15
8.9
9
8.3
12
8.9
6
Feature Not Available
8.8
8
8.2
10
8.1
6
8.3
9
8.5
8
8.5
8
9.3
9
9.2
14
9.3
9
9.4
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PayKickstart and SamCart are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
PayKickstart is categorized as Subscription Billing, Subscription Management, Subscription Revenue Management, and Affiliate Marketing
SamCart is categorized as Shopping Cart
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PayKickstart
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SamCart
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
Computer Software
31.3%
Marketing and Advertising
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Public Relations and Communications
6.3%
Other
18.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
18.1%
E-Learning
13.3%
Professional Training & Coaching
12.0%
Marketing and Advertising
8.4%
Education Management
6.0%
Other
42.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
PayKickstart
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alli M.
Verified User in Telecommunications
I can sell my goods easily on paykickstart and customers can easily make payments conveniently
Most Helpful Critical Review
SamCart
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
the system accepts one to make installments for a ticket to attend a course. The WYSIWYG platform does make the process to build a product simpler. The visual presentation and the template options are very professional looking; much better than the view...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Oftentimes, searching a customer by full name does not provide results, but when you search for them by last name alone or first name alone, they can be located. I would like to be able to send an invoice to customers.
Alli M.
Verified User in Telecommunications
I can sell my goods easily on paykickstart and customers can easily make payments conveniently
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
the system accepts one to make installments for a ticket to attend a course. The WYSIWYG platform does make the process to build a product simpler. The visual presentation and the template options are very professional looking; much better than the view...
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Oftentimes, searching a customer by full name does not provide results, but when you search for them by last name alone or first name alone, they can be located. I would like to be able to send an invoice to customers.
Alternatives
Discussions
Can we cancel our account at anytime?
1 comment
Official Response from PayKickstart
Yes! You are able to cancel your subscription at anytime, with no long-term commitments.Read more
Can I upgrade or downgrade at anytime?
1 comment
Official Response from PayKickstart
Absolutely! You have the flexibility to upgrade or downgrade your account at anytime. Simply choose the plan you want inside the billing area and your...Read more
How do you stack up against similar shopping cart/affiliate management solutions out there?
1 comment
Official Response from PayKickstart
Great question. We have created a detailed side-by-side competitor comparison that puts PayKickstart up against some of our closest competition, that I...Read more
What is SamCart?
3 comments
LP
Samcart is a way for customers to read a sales page with all the info they need about you, your product and easily purchase without ever clicking off your...Read more
Will you be adding Square as an option? I love their platform and 2nd place isn't even close.
2 comments
JB
We agree, Brian, Square has a great product. We do not currently offer this as a payment integration, but we are actively adding to this list and will soon!Read more
Can I create customized reports?
1 comment
JB
Hi Juli! We have some basic reporting options and also allow for almost all of our data to be exported and fully customized in any tool of your...Read more
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