Best Payment Processing Platforms for Publishers
Authorize.net alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 7 score higher than Authorize.net's 2.3/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Developer-first payments and subscription billing
Scores 2.0 higher than Authorize.net
Enterprise payments with direct local acquiring
Scores 0.9 higher than Authorize.net
Enterprise acquirer with global method coverage
Scores 0.5 higher than Authorize.net
Payments platform with PayPal ecosystem support
Scores 0.2 higher than Authorize.net
Bank-debit payments with lower transaction cost
Scores 0.2 higher than Authorize.net
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Authorize.net?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Stripe is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Payment Processing Platforms for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Authorize.net at 2.3/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Authorize.net?
Our assessment didn't flag significant limitations. Publishers usually move for cost or fit reasons rather than capability.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
