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BitPay vs BTCPay Server

An independent side-by-side comparison.

Quick summary

Bi
BitPay

Long-running crypto payment processor for businesses

7.7
Editorial · Very good

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Website
bitpay.com
Origin / headquarters
United States (reported)Not verified
Transaction fee
1%–2% + $0.25; volume-based; higher fees for high-risk industriesSource checked ↗
Custody
Not yet verified
Subscription
Not yet verified
BTCETHLTCDOGEBCHUSDC
Verification Pending
BT
BTCPay Server

Open-source, self-hosted Bitcoin payment processor

7.8
Editorial · Very good

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Website
btcpayserver.org
Origin / headquarters
Not yet verified
Transaction fee
0% platform fee; network fees applySource checked ↗
Custody
non-custodial
Subscription
Free software; hosting costs may applySource checked ↗
BTC
License Requirement Depends on Service Model

BTCPay Server has the higher editorial score (7.8, Very good). Scores reflect our methodology only and are not combined with user reviews.

Comparison table

Fees, regulation, security, assets, integrations and settlement.

CriteriaBiBitPayBTBTCPay Server
ScoresEditorial score7.77.8
ScoresUser scoreNo verified reviews yetNo verified reviews yet
ScoresSecurity8.59.0
ScoresPricing6.59.5
FeesTransaction fee1%–2% + $0.25; volume-based; higher fees for high-risk industries0% platform fee; network fees apply
FeesSubscription feeNot yet verifiedFree software; hosting costs may apply
FeesMinimum payoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
RegulationRegulatory statusVerification PendingLicense Requirement Depends on Service Model
RegulationJurisdictionUnited StatesUnited States
RegulationRegulatorFinCENNot yet verified
AssetsSupported coinsBTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE, BCHBTC
AssetsStablecoinsUSDC, PAX, GUSDNot yet verified
AssetsNetworksBitcoin, Ethereum, PolygonBitcoin, Lightning
FeaturesCustodyNot yet verifiednon-custodial
FeaturesAPIYesYes
FeaturesShopifyYesYes
FeaturesWooCommerceYesYes
FeaturesPOSYesYes
FeaturesInvoicesYesYes
FeaturesRecurring paymentsNot yet verifiedYes
SettlementFiat settlementYesNo
SettlementCrypto settlementYesYes
SettlementSettlement currenciesUSD, EUR, GBPNot yet verified
SettlementWithdrawal optionsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
SettlementPayoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsWebsitehttps://bitpay.comhttps://btcpayserver.org
OperationsOrigin / headquartersUnited States (reported) (Not verified)Not yet verified
OperationsAddressNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsKYC modelNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsSupportNot yet verifiedNot yet verified

BitPay: merchant suitability

  • Merchants needing fiat settlement
  • US-based businesses

Pros

  • Fiat settlement options (reported)
  • Broad plugin coverage (reported)

Cons

  • KYC required for merchants (reported)

BTCPay Server: merchant suitability

  • Bitcoin-only merchants
  • Self-custody

Pros

  • No platform fee
  • Full self-custody

Cons

  • Requires self-hosting or a host

Editorial conclusion

Choose based on your settlement and custody needs first, then verify regulatory status in your jurisdiction. Where facts are marked "Not yet verified", confirm directly with the provider.

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