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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Authorize.net

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AAuthorize.net is a payment gateway software solution offered by Visa featuring secure data processing and fraud protection.

    $25

    monthly gateway

    Cardknox

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ACardknox 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
    Authorize.netCardknox
    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
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    Authorize.netCardknox
    Considered Both Products
    Visa
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    18 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    16 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    12 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
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    User Ratings
    Authorize.netCardknox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (31 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Authorize.netCardknox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Visa
    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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    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
    Visa
    • Very smooth workflow to authorizing, capturing, voiding, and refunding charges. This can all be done via API calls, or through their online dashboard.
    • Their AVS settings for validating credit cards are substantial and have been reliable in ensuring that our customers cards are being used safely and properly.
    • Their uptime and response times are very good in general. The only issues we ever have communicating with their services is when our connection quality is compromised.
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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
    Visa
    • 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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    Sola
    • Every product can be improved, but as it relates to how we use Cardknox, they do everything we need.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Visa
    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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    Sola
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    Usability
    Visa
    Except for some of the back of the house issues with settings the overall usability was great
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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
    Visa
    I have no experience directly with the support offered by Authorize.Net.
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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
    Visa
    Authorize.net is a reliable and affordable payment processing service that offers more robust security than other services, such as Stripe or PayPal with their monthly fees at $25 dollars month lot of people may be turned off by these high prices but you get what you pay for - protection against fraud in risky transactions so I would recommend using Authorize.net if this matters to your business!
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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
    Visa
    • 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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    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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    Cardknox Screenshots

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