The DualCart Advantage
Unlike traditional payment gateways that charge you fees, DualCart lets you offer compliant no-cost payment processing with built-in dual pricing.
No-Cost Processing
Compliant dual pricing built-in
Residual Income
Earn on every transaction
Simple API
3 lines of code to integrate
PCI Compliant
Card data never touches your server
Payment Processors & Gateways
How DualCart compares to major payment processors
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| Platform | Target Market | Pricing | Key Features | Weaknesses |
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Stripe
Leader
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Developers, startups, online businesses of all sizes | 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (standard). Volume discounts available. | Comprehensive API, extensive documentation, built-in fraud prevention, subscription billing, global payments | Higher rates for small businesses, complex pricing for advanced features, limited in-person support |
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Square
SMB
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Small businesses, retail, restaurants, service providers | 2.6% + $0.10 in-person, 2.9% + $0.30 online | Free POS hardware, integrated ecosystem (POS, invoicing, payroll), easy setup | Account stability issues reported, limited customization, holds on funds |
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PayPal/Braintree
Leader
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Online businesses, marketplaces, global sellers | 2.99% + $0.49 (PayPal), 2.59% + $0.49 (Braintree) | Massive user base, buyer/seller protection, global reach, PayPal checkout button recognition | Higher fees, account freezes, customer service issues, complex dispute process |
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Authorize.net
Enterprise
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Established businesses, enterprises needing gateway-only | $25/month + $0.10/transaction + 2.9% | Works with multiple processors, robust fraud detection, recurring billing, extensive integrations | Monthly fee, dated interface, requires separate merchant account, complex setup |
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Adyen
Enterprise
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Large enterprises, global brands, omnichannel retailers | Interchange++ pricing (custom quotes) | Unified platform, global acquiring, advanced analytics, omnichannel support | Minimum processing requirements, complex for small businesses, enterprise-focused |
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Worldpay (FIS)
Enterprise
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Large retailers, enterprises, financial institutions | Custom pricing based on volume | Global reach, multiple payment methods, enterprise-grade security, omnichannel | Long contracts, complex pricing, slow implementation, enterprise-only focus |
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Checkout.com
Enterprise
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High-growth companies, enterprise, international businesses | Custom interchange++ pricing | Unified payments platform, strong international coverage, advanced analytics | Minimum requirements, not suitable for small businesses, limited self-service |
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Helcim
SMB
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Small to medium businesses wanting transparent pricing | Interchange+ 0.3% + $0.08 (in-person), +0.5% + $0.25 (online) | No monthly fees, transparent interchange+ pricing, free POS software | Smaller company, limited features vs competitors, less brand recognition |
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Stax (Fattmerchant)
SMB
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Medium businesses processing $5K+/month | $99/month subscription + interchange (0% markup) | Subscription model, direct cost pricing, analytics dashboard, invoicing | Monthly fee not suitable for low volume, minimum processing requirements |
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Payment Depot
SMB
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Cost-conscious businesses processing high volumes | $79-199/month + interchange + $0.05-0.15 | Wholesale pricing model, no percentage markup, multiple gateway options | Monthly fee, best for high volume only, limited additional features |
Shopping Cart & E-commerce Platforms
Platforms with built-in payment processing
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| Platform | Target Market | Pricing | Payment Integration | Weaknesses |
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Shopify
Leader
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Small to large e-commerce businesses | $29-299/month + 2.4-2.9% per transaction | Shopify Payments (Stripe-powered), 100+ payment gateways, Shop Pay | Transaction fees on external gateways, limited customization, monthly costs add up |
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WooCommerce
SMB
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WordPress users, developers wanting flexibility | Free plugin, hosting costs vary, gateway fees apply | Any gateway via plugins, WooCommerce Payments (Stripe), PayPal, Square | Requires technical knowledge, hosting responsibility, plugin conflicts |
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BigCommerce
Enterprise
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Growing businesses, B2B, multi-channel sellers | $39-399/month, no transaction fees | 65+ pre-integrated gateways, PayPal powered by Braintree, Stripe, Square | Annual sales limits per tier, limited free themes, some features require higher plans |
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Magento
Enterprise
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Large enterprises, complex catalogs | Open source free, Commerce $22K+/year | Extensive gateway options, Adobe Commerce Payments, custom integrations | High development costs, complex setup, requires significant technical resources |
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Wix eCommerce
SMB
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Small businesses, beginners, service providers | $27-59/month | Wix Payments, PayPal, Stripe, Square, 50+ gateways | Limited scalability, Wix Payments not available everywhere, basic inventory management |
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Squarespace
SMB
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Creatives, small businesses, portfolios | $27-49/month + 3% on basic plan | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Afterpay, limited gateway options | Limited payment options, transaction fee on basic plan, less e-commerce focused |
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PrestaShop
SMB
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International SMBs, European market | Free self-hosted, modules extra | 250+ payment modules, PrestaShop Checkout (PayPal), Stripe, local options | Module costs add up, requires hosting, smaller English-speaking community |
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OpenCart
SMB
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Budget-conscious small businesses | Free, hosting and extensions extra | Many free gateway extensions, PayPal, Stripe, 2Checkout, Authorize.net | Outdated interface, security concerns, limited scalability, extension quality varies |
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Ecwid
SMB
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Small businesses adding cart to existing site | Free-99/month | 70+ payment options, Lightspeed Payments, PayPal, Stripe, Square | Limited free plan, dependent on host site, fewer native features than competitors |
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Volusion
SMB
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Small to medium traditional retailers | $35-299/month | Volusion Payments, PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net, limited options | Declining market share, limited features, no free SSL on basic, dated platform |
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