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OpenNode vs CoinGate

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
Co
CoinGate

EU-based crypto payment gateway

8.0
Editorial · Very good

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Website
coingate.com
Origin / headquarters
Lithuania — UAB DecentralizedSource checked ↗
Transaction fee
1% standard; custom enterprise rates; payout/conversion fees may applySource checked ↗
Custody
custodial
Subscription
No monthly feesSource checked ↗
BTCETHLTCXRPSOLUSDT
Verification Pending

CoinGate has the higher editorial score (8.0, Very good). Scores reflect our methodology only and are not combined with user reviews.

Comparison table

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

CriteriaOpOpenNodeCoCoinGate
ScoresEditorial score7.38.0
ScoresUser scoreNo verified reviews yetNo verified reviews yet
ScoresSecurity8.08.0
ScoresPricing7.58.0
FeesTransaction fee1% (reported)1% standard; custom enterprise rates; payout/conversion fees may apply
FeesSubscription feeNot yet verifiedNo monthly fees
FeesMinimum payoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
RegulationRegulatory statusNot Yet VerifiedVerification Pending
RegulationJurisdictionNot yet verifiedEuropean Union
RegulationRegulatorNot yet verifiedESMA
AssetsSupported coinsBTCBTC, ETH, LTC, XRP, SOL
AssetsStablecoinsNot yet verifiedUSDT, USDC, DAI
AssetsNetworksBitcoin, LightningBitcoin, Ethereum, Tron, Solana, Polygon
FeaturesCustodycustodialcustodial
FeaturesAPIYesYes
FeaturesShopifyYesYes
FeaturesWooCommerceYesYes
FeaturesPOSYesYes
FeaturesInvoicesYesYes
FeaturesRecurring paymentsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
SettlementFiat settlementYesYes
SettlementCrypto settlementYesYes
SettlementSettlement currenciesUSDEUR, USD
SettlementWithdrawal optionsNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
SettlementPayoutNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
OperationsWebsitehttps://www.opennode.comhttps://coingate.com
OperationsOrigin / headquartersUnited States (reported) (Not verified)Lithuania — UAB Decentralized (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

CoinGate: merchant suitability

  • European merchants
  • Stablecoin acceptance

Pros

  • Wide altcoin coverage (reported)

Cons

  • Fiat settlement availability depends on region

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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