OpenNode vs BTCPay Server

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

Editor's analysis

BTCPay Server scores higher overall (8.3/10). OpenNode is best for lightning payments, 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 Ratingdiffers88.3
Best FordiffersLightning paymentsSelf-custody Bitcoin
Company TypediffersPayment ProcessorOpen-source Software
Foundeddiffers20182017
HeadquartersdiffersUSAOpen-source project
Securitydiffers8.69.4
Transaction Feediffers1%0% (software is free)
Withdrawal Feediffers1% on-demand on-chain; Lightning or scheduled weekly freeNetwork fee
Settlement FeediffersBank payout variesN/A
Network FeePaid by customerPaid by customer
Monthly Feediffers$0Hosting cost only
Setup Feediffers$0$0 software
Supported Coins11
Coins
  • BTC
  • BTC
Supported Networks22
Networks
  • Bitcoin
  • Lightning
  • Bitcoin
  • Lightning
CustodydiffersCustodialNon-Custodial
API
Plugins
Fiat Settlementdiffers
Settlement SpeeddiffersBTC or bank payout (selected currencies)Instant to your own wallet
KYC Controlsdiffers
Payment Links
Recurring Payments
Shopify
WooCommerce
Magento
Integrationsdiffers
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Custom API
  • Plugins
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress
  • Custom API
  • Plugins
Security Controlsdiffers
  • 2FA
  • KYC Controls
  • AML Controls
  • 2FA
  • Multi-signature
  • Encryption
Availabilitydiffers150+ countriesWorldwide (self-hosted)
Merchant TypesdiffersE-commerce, PlatformsE-commerce, Developers, Retail
Customer Supportdiffers7.66
Prosdiffers
  • Fast Lightning payments
  • Optional fiat conversion
  • Clean API
  • No processing fees
  • Fully non-custodial
  • Lightning support
Consdiffers
  • Bitcoin only
  • Verification needed
  • You run and maintain the server
  • Bitcoin-focused
  • No fiat settlement
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