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BTCPay Server vs OpenNode

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
Op
OpenNode

Bitcoin and Lightning payment processor

7.3
Editorial · Good

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Website
opennode.com
Origin / headquarters
United States (reported)Not verified
Transaction fee
1% (reported)Not verified
Custody
custodial
Subscription
Not yet verified
BTC
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 ServerOpOpenNode
ScoresEditorial score7.87.3
ScoresUser scoreNo verified reviews yetNo verified reviews yet
ScoresSecurity9.08.0
ScoresPricing9.57.5
FeesTransaction fee0% platform fee; network fees apply1% (reported)
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
AssetsStablecoinsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
AssetsNetworksBitcoin, LightningBitcoin, Lightning
FeaturesCustodynon-custodialcustodial
FeaturesAPIYesYes
FeaturesShopifyYesYes
FeaturesWooCommerceYesYes
FeaturesPOSYesYes
FeaturesInvoicesYesYes
FeaturesRecurring paymentsYesNot yet verified
SettlementFiat settlementNoYes
SettlementCrypto settlementYesYes
SettlementSettlement currenciesNot yet verifiedUSD
SettlementWithdrawal optionsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
SettlementPayoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsWebsitehttps://btcpayserver.orghttps://www.opennode.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

OpenNode: merchant suitability

  • Lightning payments
  • US merchants

Pros

  • Lightning support (reported)

Cons

  • Bitcoin only

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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