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BTCPay Server vs Cryptomus

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
Cr
Cryptomus

Multi-coin gateway with recurring billing

7.7
Editorial · Very good

0 verified reviews · Write a review

Website
cryptomus.com
Origin / headquarters
Not yet verified
Transaction fee
2% for new users; negotiated rates down to 0.4%Source checked ↗
Custody
custodial
Subscription
Not yet verified
BTCETHLTCTRXSOLUSDT
Not Yet Verified

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 ServerCrCryptomus
ScoresEditorial score7.87.7
ScoresUser scoreNo verified reviews yetNo verified reviews yet
ScoresSecurity9.07.0
ScoresPricing9.58.5
FeesTransaction fee0% platform fee; network fees apply2% for new users; negotiated rates down to 0.4%
FeesSubscription feeFree software; hosting costs may applyNot yet verified
FeesMinimum payoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
RegulationRegulatory statusLicense Requirement Depends on Service ModelNot Yet Verified
RegulationJurisdictionUnited StatesNot yet verified
RegulationRegulatorNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
AssetsSupported coinsBTCBTC, ETH, LTC, TRX, SOL
AssetsStablecoinsNot yet verifiedUSDT, USDC, DAI
AssetsNetworksBitcoin, LightningBitcoin, Ethereum, Tron, BNB Chain, Solana
FeaturesCustodynon-custodialcustodial
FeaturesAPIYesYes
FeaturesShopifyYesNot yet verified
FeaturesWooCommerceYesYes
FeaturesPOSYesNot yet verified
FeaturesInvoicesYesYes
FeaturesRecurring paymentsYesYes
SettlementFiat settlementNoNot yet verified
SettlementCrypto settlementYesYes
SettlementSettlement currenciesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
SettlementWithdrawal optionsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
SettlementPayoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsWebsitehttps://btcpayserver.orghttps://cryptomus.com
OperationsOrigin / headquartersNot yet verifiedNot yet 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

Cryptomus: merchant suitability

  • Recurring billing
  • Low fees

Pros

  • Recurring payments (reported)

Cons

  • Regulatory information not yet verified

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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