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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GoCardless

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AGoCardless, from the company of the same name in San Francisco, is a recurring payments platform that integrates with the applications businesses use every day, to give businesses more visibility over payments and saving the time on tasks like payment reconciliation. The vendor states they partner with more than 150 billing and subscription software partners globally, including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Zuora and Salesforce.N/A

    Sola Payments (formerly Cardknox)

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASola (formerly Cardknox) is an omnichannel payment gateway that can be integrated with POS systems, ERP software, e-commerce, and mobile platforms. The vendor states they offer flexible payment solutions and innovative technology to qualify transactions for the lowest interchange rates.N/A
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    GoCardless Ltd
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    GoCardlessSola Payments (formerly Cardknox)
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    Comparison of Payment Gateways features of GoCardless and Sola Payments (formerly Cardknox)
    Feature
    GoCardless
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Sola Payments (formerly Cardknox)
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    Ratings
    Fraud Detection6.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    API or SDK5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recurring Payment Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and Invoicing Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payment Form Acceptance8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    GoCardlessSola Payments (formerly Cardknox)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    2.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GoCardlessSola Payments (formerly Cardknox)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GoCardless Ltd
    We believe GoCardless is the best-in-class solution for global companies who wish to streamline payment processing in many countries, especially when integrating within a company website or supported complementary software. It also works very well for recurring payment situations as it can be very streamlined for recurring & auto-payments. This is NOT a tool for credit card processing, so understand that and consider something like Stripe if credit card integration is your goal. The fees for GoCardless may be highly dependent on the anticipated processing volume and size of your business, so do know that very tiny companies may find the fee structure to be higher. For a US-only business, I'm not sure if GoCardless really would make the most sense outside of specifically for integrating within the software for click-thru payment processing. Where GoCardless shines is when your business operates in many countries and is looking for a seamless solution for your customers that also avoids them paying banking fees.
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    Sola
    We use Cardknox differently than I imagine most people would. For example, we do not use their client database feature, as we have all that stored in our medical system. Another type of business would likely find that feature a big help. We are very pleased with Cardknox's service and support, which is not often required.
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    Pros
    GoCardless Ltd
    • Real time status of direct debit payments
    • Homepage dashboard is well made and efficiently tracks the payment status
    • GoCardless website supports multiple language
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    Sola
    • Customer support is fantastic
    • Payment technology is the best I've seen in payment industry.
    • The solution is very comprehensive and flexible for our demanding needs.
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    Cons
    GoCardless Ltd
    • Reduction in fees for customers who use it for large volumes of clients
    • Easier for clients to review their payment plans
    • Payment sooner to our bank account
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    Sola
    • Every product can be improved, but as it relates to how we use Cardknox, they do everything we need.
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    Usability
    GoCardless Ltd
    We have had no issues with GoCardless since it was implemented in our new software. The customers are able to sign up with ease. The reporting on the site is very helpful and the site is easy to navigate
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    Sola
    Cardknox is very user friendly. Patients young and old, tech savvy to technologically challenged, have all been able to use it!
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    Support Rating
    GoCardless Ltd
    There is no phone support, email only, and the support is slow coming. The support staff often don't read your support query properly, so you waste time having to re-explain yourself. That is the only downside of this product.
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    Sola
    We have direct access to their support team. They have 24/7 support and are always able to help when we contact them
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    Alternatives Considered
    GoCardless Ltd
    It stacks up well against Stripe but I think they serve different purposes. Stripe is better when it comes to integrations, GoCardless is great for recurring payments, particularly for service-based businesses.
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    Sola
    We have used other card processors, but in my opinion, Cardknox is in another league. Their product works; it is easy to install; it is constantly being improved, and they have great support.
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    Return on Investment
    GoCardless Ltd
    • It has helped us to provide alternative payment options to our clients
    • It has helped us to secure regular and timely payments with the minimum of fuss
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    Sola
    • Patients are much more secure giving us their credit card information since we have switched to using Cardknox. They even have the option of entering it themselves to reduce any risk of the number being overheard to zero.
    • It is much faster and smoother to find and charge a card when necessary.
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    Sola Payments (formerly Cardknox) Screenshots

    Screenshot of The Merchant Portal, a self-service platform for seamless management of payment activity