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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    PayPal Payments Pro

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/APayPal Payments Pro is an enterprise-class ecommerce payment solution, that provides payment processing security to build a professional-grade ecommerce site. It can be configured to meet business needs and works across devices. Users can tap into over 390 million active customer accounts around the globe.

    $0.02

    per transaction

    Shift

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AThe Shift browser merges web apps into a single window, streamlining work online and providing access to thousands of apps without leaving the browser.

    $0

    per year per user

    Pricing
    PayPal Payments ProShift
    Editions & Modules
    QR code Transactions
    1.90% + fixed fee
    per transaction
    Charity Transactions
    2.20% + fixed fee
    per transaction
    Commercial Transactions - In-Store
    2.70% + fixed fee
    per transaction
    Commercial Transactions - Online
    2.90% + fixed fee
    per transaction
    PayPal's pay later offers
    2.90% + fixed fee
    per transaction
    Venmo
    2.90% + fixed fee
    per transaction
    Free
    $0
    per year
    Advanced
    $199.99
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PayPal Payments ProShift
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    PayPal Payments ProShift
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    PayPal
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    Shift
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    85%
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    36 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    91 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
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    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    97 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    97 Answers
    Best Alternatives
    PayPal Payments ProShift
    Small Businesses
    Apple Pay
    Score9.1 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    Payoneer
    Score8 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    Checkout.com
    Score10 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    PayPal Payments ProShift
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (72 ratings)
    9.3
    (98 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (81 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    2.3
    (9 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PayPal Payments ProShift
    Likelihood to Recommend
    PayPal
    Paypal is great for personal payments as well as business payments for ecommerce of for paying monthly memberships. It is a user friendly software that needs little expertise to get used to. For larger payments, the fees become high therefore it is more suitable for payments of upto few hundred dollars.
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    Shift
    For me, Shift works best as a dedicated app switcher, not a browser replacement. I keep it open on my second screen as a quick-reference hub for my most-used tools and email accounts. One glance shows me unread counts across every inbox, and I can jump straight into whatever I need without digging through browser tabs.
    The separation is a big part of why it works well for me. My browser stays my browser, and Shift stays my app space. Both feel cleaner and faster to navigate that way. Everything is right there, clear and icon-based, and being able to turn badges on or off per app means I only see what actually needs my attention.
    I tried the newer Shift browser and it felt too busy, and it lost the separation I liked in the first place.
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    Pros
    PayPal
    • PayPal offers me the option of converting my currency deposited in my account to another currency, so I can complete all kinds of payments and send money to employees who are in another country for business reasons.
    • The mobile phone application is too fast, I can make payments to my employees in a matter of seconds without having to wait for the web version to load.
    • Scheduled payments are great. PayPal allows me to add a list of contacts to my PayPal Business account, and after adding the contacts, I can schedule payments for a specific day and time. It's easier to make automated payroll payments with PayPal.
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    Shift
    • Consolidation of accounts. Keeps everything tidy without having to search for browser tabs.
    • Ability to add an array of apps outside of email. You can build out workspaces to keep work further organised into logical units.
    • Being able to import accounts and passwords from Google Chrome makes for an easy setup/adoption.
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    Cons
    PayPal
    • Sometimes the UX flow would not deliver the customer back to our site, leaving orders in limbo "Pre-approved" status. The customer would call days later asking why we hadn't shipped it.
    • The PayPal logo on the checkout page can be kind of large and obtrusive.
    • They mention new features and programs on their login page, but it's hard to find any details on them deeper in the software.
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    Shift
    • The browser doesn't always work. Some websites refuse to load, and others time out too quickly. It is not as strong or robust a web browser as Chrome.
    • Unread counts are not always accurate.
    • I wish I could set up Google Suite products as separate workspaces.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    PayPal
    No answers on this topic
    Shift
    Shift has significantly streamlined your daily operations by bringing together all your tools, accounts, and workflows into one platform. This has reduced context-switching and improved overall productivity across Bamboo Orchard’s Innovation Studio and Venture Studio operations.The ability to create custom workspaces tailored to different projects, clients, and teams ensures that each aspect of your business is optimized for performance. This flexibility supports the unique, bespoke solutions Bamboo Orchard is known for delivering. Shift has enhanced collaboration by integrating communication tools like Slack, Zoom, and email with task management platforms. This has allowed teams to work together seamlessly, even in remote or hybrid environments. By eliminating the need for constant tab-switching and manual management of accounts, Shift has saved considerable time and effort for the team, allowing you to focus more on strategic innovation and client support. Shift’s functionality aligns perfectly with Bamboo Orchard’s mission to deliver bold, transformative innovation and tailored solutions. It supports your ability to execute efficiently and maintain focus on reshaping industries for your clients.
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    Usability
    PayPal
    No answers on this topic
    Shift
    Setting up Shift is very simple and highly intuitive, making it easy to use. Once you set up the accounts and program integrations, you can easily click on precisely what you need, requiring barely any thought or effort. It feels truly seamless and straightforward to use. I have no issues with use, and I use it every day.
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    Reliability and Availability
    PayPal
    No answers on this topic
    Shift
    Its basically been great. In 3 years I had one issue of repeated crashes which was fixed with a version change and an issue where slack wouldn't load after a slack update but that fixed within a few weeks
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    Performance
    PayPal
    No answers on this topic
    Shift
    Its pretty performant on my GPU based laptop as it can use the hardware to accelerate processing. However it is memory hungry. If I had a normal amount of RAM on my laptop I wouldn't imagine it would be a little slower
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    PayPal
    Customer service representatives were unable to explain why customer in Australia were unable to make payments using our link. It turned out that customers in Australia must create an account. PayPal's user interface did not reveal this to our customers in Australia. There was plenty about this issue appearing in online forums and PayPal customer service couldn't explain this. This change in PayPal's usability happened between April and May of 2021 and was done without notice to vendors (like us).
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    Shift
    I have only had to use their support a couple of times, but was able to get an answer and things resolved within a couple of hours. There was no issue with contacting them, received responses and updates in a timely manner and they were able to resolve the small issues we had. It was a pleasure to work with them
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    Implementation Rating
    PayPal
    No answers on this topic
    Shift
    I was completely satisfied with the implementation of Shift, rating it a 10. The process was straightforward and required minimal effort to get started. Key insights include the importance of pre-configuring the app with essential tools and accounts for the team to ensure a smooth transition. Shift’s intuitive setup and integration process allowed us to onboard quickly without disrupting workflows. Additionally, its user-friendly design made it easy for team members to adapt without extensive training.
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    Alternatives Considered
    PayPal
    I don't think there's really any competition here. There's Venmo (also owned by PayPal) who is now offering business accounts, but it still isn't quite the same. The closest thing in terms of ease of use would be Apple Pay or Google Pay (and there are a handful of others out there, but we offer Apple and Google Pay). As a business, I prefer Apple or Google Pay to PayPal Payments, but we offer either Google or Apple Pay, PayPal, and credit card options and PayPal is always right up there with credit cards. I don't foresee us ever getting rid of PayPal Payments as an option, but we do try to only offer it on request for higher ticket items or high dollar installment purchases.
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    Shift
    I came from using a similar app called MailPlane, some of you older users might remember this app. It had a similar function to connect Gmail accounts so that I could use Gmail like a regular app. This app reached end of life and the developers no longer decided to keep the app active. I was then back into the market in search of a comparable app and my searched led me to fine Shift. I'm absolutely glad I did! 4 years later and I'm still using Shift. It was 2021 when MailPlane stopped selling licenses. If I remember correctly I switched to Shift around this time or possible before. All I know is I switched and never looked back and was extremely happy to find Shift.
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    Scalability
    PayPal
    No answers on this topic
    Shift
    All our departments use this product and its very effective at keeping us organised on a client by client basis
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    Return on Investment
    PayPal
    • Our daily revenue has been increased when started PayPal Payments as the payment gateway.
    • Refund rate and recurring revenue is stable and disputes are handled properly.
    • Forex Fluctuations is controlled and solved the buying experience for few users.
    • Solved problem for different currencies and retained our users.
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    Shift
    • Keeping all my inboxes in one place so I can easily shift between them 1000% increases my productivity
    • reducing the number of browser and application tabs helps keep my computer running quicker.
    • I can easily see the number of emails in each inbox and prioritize accordingly throughout the day.
    Incentivized
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