CoinGate vs BTCPay Server

A data-driven comparison of CoinGate and BTCPay Server, based on the latest information recorded by our editors.

Editor's analysis

CoinGate scores higher overall (8.4/10). CoinGate is best for european e-commerce, while BTCPay Server is best for self-custody bitcoin. Choose based on the coins, settlement and integrations you need — not just the headline score.

Feature
Overall Ratingdiffers8.48.3
Best FordiffersEuropean e-commerceSelf-custody Bitcoin
Company TypediffersPayment ProcessorOpen-source Software
Foundeddiffers20142017
HeadquartersdiffersVilnius, LithuaniaOpen-source project
Securitydiffers8.49.4
Transaction Feediffers1% standard; enterprise custom0% (software is free)
Withdrawal FeediffersVaries by payout methodNetwork fee
Settlement FeediffersIncludedN/A
Network FeePaid by customerPaid by customer
Monthly Feediffers$0Hosting cost only
Setup Feediffers$0$0 software
Supported Coinsdiffers91
Coinsdiffers
  • BTC
  • ETH
  • USDT
  • USDC
  • LTC
  • BNB
  • TRX
  • SOL
  • DAI
  • BTC
Supported Networksdiffers82
Networksdiffers
  • Bitcoin
  • Lightning
  • Ethereum
  • Tron
  • BNB Chain
  • Solana
  • Polygon
  • Litecoin
  • Bitcoin
  • Lightning
CustodydiffersCustodialNon-Custodial
API
Plugins
Fiat Settlementdiffers
Settlement SpeeddiffersCrypto or EUR / GBP / USD bank payoutInstant to your own wallet
KYC Controlsdiffers
Payment Links
Recurring Payments
Shopifydiffers
WooCommerce
Magentodiffers
Integrationsdiffers
  • WooCommerce
  • Magento
  • WordPress
  • Custom API
  • Plugins
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress
  • Custom API
  • Plugins
Security Controlsdiffers
  • 2FA
  • AML Controls
  • KYC Controls
  • 2FA
  • Multi-signature
  • Encryption
AvailabilitydiffersGlobal, EU-focusedWorldwide (self-hosted)
Merchant TypesdiffersE-commerce, SaaSE-commerce, Developers, Retail
Customer Supportdiffers7.86
Prosdiffers
  • Flat 1% fee
  • Many cart plugins
  • EUR, GBP and USD settlement
  • No processing fees
  • Fully non-custodial
  • Lightning support
Consdiffers
  • Verification needed for fiat payouts
  • No official Shopify app
  • You run and maintain the server
  • Bitcoin-focused
  • No fiat settlement
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