Reviews

Honest reviews backed by real pricing data. We break down fees, flag hidden charges, and tell you who each product is actually good for.

M Mercury logo
Bank Featured

Mercury

Best digital-first business bank for small businesses that want modern tools and zero fees.

4.3
C Chase Ink Business Cash logo
Credit Card Featured

Chase Ink Business Cash

Best no-annual-fee business card for everyday spending categories.

4.2
H Helcim logo
Processor Featured

Helcim

The best interchange-plus processor for businesses that want zero monthly fees and automatic volume discounts.

4.1
D Dharma Merchant Services logo
Processor Featured

Dharma Merchant Services

The lowest interchange-plus markups we have seen. Best for businesses processing $10K+ per month who want transparent pricing and real support.

4.0
T Toast logo
POS System Featured

Toast

Best POS for restaurants, but the mandatory processing lock-in means you can't shop rates.

4.0
S Square logo
Processor Featured

Square

Best for businesses under $10K/month who want simplicity over savings.

3.8
S Stripe logo
Processor Featured

Stripe

Best for online businesses and developers who need advanced payment infrastructure.

3.8
A Authorize.net logo
Gateway Featured

Authorize.net

Reliable gateway with broad integrations, but dated interface and stacking fees make it expensive.

3.5
A Amex Blue Business Cash logo
Credit Card

Amex Blue Business Cash

Best flat-rate cash back card for businesses that want simplicity over category optimization.

4.0
R Relay logo
Bank

Relay

Best business bank for profit-first cash flow management with zero fees.

4.0
P PayPal / Braintree logo
Gateway

PayPal / Braintree

Best gateway for businesses that want to accept PayPal, Venmo, and cards through one integration.

3.8
C Clover logo
POS System

Clover

Versatile POS hardware with a wide app marketplace, but processing costs vary wildly depending on your reseller.

3.5
S Stax logo
Processor

Stax

Best for businesses processing $20K+/month who want wholesale interchange rates without per-transaction markups.

3.5
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Processor

National Processing

A middling interchange-plus option. Helcim offers better pricing, no contracts, and fewer complaints.

3.2