CoinPayments vs NOWPayments

A data-driven comparison of CoinPayments and NOWPayments, based on the latest information recorded by our editors.

Editor's analysis

NOWPayments scores higher overall (8.5/10). CoinPayments is best for many coins, low fee, while NOWPayments is best for many supported assets. Choose based on the coins, settlement and integrations you need — not just the headline score.

Feature
Overall Ratingdiffers8.18.5
Best FordiffersMany coins, low feeMany supported assets
Company TypePayment ProcessorPayment Processor
Foundeddiffers20132019
HeadquartersdiffersCanadaNot yet verified
Securitydiffers7.88
Transaction FeediffersOfficial pages conflict; confirm in account1%; 1.5% for conversion/fixed-rate flows
Withdrawal FeediffersMiner/network feeNetwork fee
Settlement FeeN/A (crypto)N/A (crypto)
Network FeediffersPaid by customerVariable
Monthly Fee$0$0
Setup Fee$0$0
Supported Coinsdiffers910
Coinsdiffers
  • BTC
  • ETH
  • USDT
  • USDC
  • BNB
  • TRX
  • SOL
  • LTC
  • DAI
  • BTC
  • ETH
  • USDT
  • USDC
  • BNB
  • TRX
  • SOL
  • LTC
  • MATIC
  • DAI
Supported Networksdiffers68
Networksdiffers
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Tron
  • BNB Chain
  • Solana
  • Litecoin
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Tron
  • BNB Chain
  • Solana
  • Polygon
  • Litecoin
  • Base
CustodydiffersCustodialNon-Custodial
API
Plugins
Fiat Settlement
Settlement SpeeddiffersCrypto wallet or auto-conversionAuto-forward to your own wallet
KYC Controls
Payment Links
Recurring Paymentsdiffers
Shopify
WooCommerce
Magento
Integrations
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Magento
  • WordPress
  • Custom API
  • Plugins
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Magento
  • WordPress
  • Custom API
  • Plugins
Security Controls
  • 2FA
  • 2FA
Availability150+ countries150+ countries
Merchant TypesdiffersE-commerceE-commerce, SaaS, Gaming
Customer Supportdiffers77.4
Prosdiffers
  • Low 0.5% fee
  • Hundreds of supported coins
  • Plugins for major carts
  • Very wide coin support
  • Low base fee
  • Recurring billing and mass payouts
Consdiffers
  • Dated interface
  • No direct bank settlement
  • No direct bank settlement
  • Higher fee when converting
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