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OpenNode vs BTCPay Server

An independent side-by-side comparison.

Quick summary

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
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.

CriteriaOpOpenNodeBTBTCPay Server
ScoresEditorial score7.37.8
ScoresUser scoreNo verified reviews yetNo verified reviews yet
ScoresSecurity8.09.0
ScoresPricing7.59.5
FeesTransaction fee1% (reported)0% platform fee; network fees apply
FeesSubscription feeNot yet verifiedFree software; hosting costs may apply
FeesMinimum payoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
RegulationRegulatory statusNot Yet VerifiedLicense Requirement Depends on Service Model
RegulationJurisdictionNot yet verifiedUnited States
RegulationRegulatorNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
AssetsSupported coinsBTCBTC
AssetsStablecoinsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
AssetsNetworksBitcoin, LightningBitcoin, Lightning
FeaturesCustodycustodialnon-custodial
FeaturesAPIYesYes
FeaturesShopifyYesYes
FeaturesWooCommerceYesYes
FeaturesPOSYesYes
FeaturesInvoicesYesYes
FeaturesRecurring paymentsNot yet verifiedYes
SettlementFiat settlementYesNo
SettlementCrypto settlementYesYes
SettlementSettlement currenciesUSDNot yet verified
SettlementWithdrawal optionsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
SettlementPayoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsWebsitehttps://www.opennode.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

OpenNode: merchant suitability

  • Lightning payments
  • US merchants

Pros

  • Lightning support (reported)

Cons

  • Bitcoin only

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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