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BTCPay Server vs BitPay

An independent side-by-side comparison.

Quick summary

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
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

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.

CriteriaBTBTCPay ServerBiBitPay
ScoresEditorial score7.87.7
ScoresUser scoreNo verified reviews yetNo verified reviews yet
ScoresSecurity9.08.5
ScoresPricing9.56.5
FeesTransaction fee0% platform fee; network fees apply1%–2% + $0.25; volume-based; higher fees for high-risk industries
FeesSubscription feeFree software; hosting costs may applyNot yet verified
FeesMinimum payoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
RegulationRegulatory statusLicense Requirement Depends on Service ModelVerification Pending
RegulationJurisdictionUnited StatesUnited States
RegulationRegulatorNot yet verifiedFinCEN
AssetsSupported coinsBTCBTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE, BCH
AssetsStablecoinsNot yet verifiedUSDC, PAX, GUSD
AssetsNetworksBitcoin, LightningBitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon
FeaturesCustodynon-custodialNot yet verified
FeaturesAPIYesYes
FeaturesShopifyYesYes
FeaturesWooCommerceYesYes
FeaturesPOSYesYes
FeaturesInvoicesYesYes
FeaturesRecurring paymentsYesNot yet verified
SettlementFiat settlementNoYes
SettlementCrypto settlementYesYes
SettlementSettlement currenciesNot yet verifiedUSD, EUR, GBP
SettlementWithdrawal optionsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
SettlementPayoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsWebsitehttps://btcpayserver.orghttps://bitpay.com
OperationsOrigin / headquartersNot yet verifiedUnited States (reported) (Not verified)
OperationsAddressNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsKYC modelNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsSupportNot yet verifiedNot yet verified

BTCPay Server: merchant suitability

  • Bitcoin-only merchants
  • Self-custody

Pros

  • No platform fee
  • Full self-custody

Cons

  • Requires self-hosting or a host

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)

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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