Authorize.net vs. Cardknox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Authorize.net
Score 7.9 out of 10
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Authorize.net is a payment gateway software solution offered by Visa featuring secure data processing and fraud protection.
$25
monthly gateway
Cardknox
Score 10.0 out of 10
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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. Cardknox further states they serve thousands of partners and customers across every major industry throughout the U.S. and Canada.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
All-in-One Option
25 & 2.9% + $0.30
monthly gateway/per transaction
Payment Gateway Only
$25
monthly gateway
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Authorize.netCardknox
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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User Ratings
Authorize.netCardknox
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
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10.0
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Likelihood to Renew
9.1
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10.0
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Usability
-
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10.0
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Support Rating
5.0
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10.0
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User Testimonials
Authorize.netCardknox
Likelihood to Recommend
Authorize.net is reliable and I feel confident that customers' information is protected. The security protocols used by Authorize.net appear to be as good, and probably better than many credit card payment processors. However, the initial setup process was very difficult. I distinctly recall getting up and running as being very cumbersome and time-consuming. I also was disappointed with how the processing and deposit of payments were not consistent. I distinctly remember regretting the decision to go with Authorize.net. However, as mentioned before, with the time and effort required to get the account set up and running, I refused to go through the process again and try a different provider.
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One thing Cardknox does well is to automatically update critical credit card information such as card expiration dates. This feature not only saves time, but it solves a huge headache of keeping card information updated. Before, our customers would have to call the credit card holder to get a new expiration date. Now it is automatic.
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Pros
  • All payments are automatically sent straight into bank account almost instantly!
  • Is a reliable and secure payment processing company with robust security protocols to help against chargebacks.
  • It has very good compatibility with wordpress plugins such as woo-commerce or gravity forms.
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  • One of the strengths of Cardknox is the ease of installation. We have worked with more than one processor and Cardknox is by far the easiest to install.
  • Cardknox also has excellent support. When we need assistance they are they to help and it is easy to get through to them.
  • The sales team at Cardknox is great also. They often go beyond the call of duty to help us.
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Cons
  • The lack of data portability is a big issue for me.
  • Authorize.net uses the same $49.00 gateway setup fee to scam merchants out of money, which is no better than any of the other gateways out there.
  • Their customer service is not up to the mark. You can get stuck if you need any help from their end.
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  • Any areas in function that we found tedious or difficult were really a result of us not knowing how to use all the features Cardknox offers. Once we contacted support with our issues and received guidance, we have not had any issues or frustrations with the system. Their support is robust and wait times for a response are extremely low!
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Likelihood to Renew
Authorize.net has been a useful system for our Chamber. We appreciate the ease of use and access to our Main Frame. Connecting Authorize.net to our system for membership, event and other payment ease has been excellent and we have experienced no problems whatsoever.
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Usability
Except for some of the back of the house issues with settings the overall usability was great
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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
I have no experience directly with the support offered by Authorize.Net.
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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
We had previously used SAGE and Transaction Express. We've also explored Stripe, Amazon Pay, and Apple Pay as parallel payment options. In every situation, Authnet has better rates with fewer strings attached. It has also proven to have a significantly rich API which is a must-have for any solution we implement.
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I have spoken to over 50 different payment solutions and integrated with 3 others. Cardknox is leaps and bounds better than others in terms of customer support, payment technologies, and overall organization.
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Return on Investment
  • Lets us charge cards so we can get paid on time, every time.
  • It was very difficult to setup the DocuSign integration the first time, but after we got it setup, it's made the onboarding process very easy. That probably saves about 30 minutes every time we get a new client.
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  • Cardknox is a critical piece of our business strategy and impacts large portion of our business
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ScreenShots

Cardknox Screenshots

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