Authorize.net vs. Skrill

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Authorize.net
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Authorize.net is a payment gateway software solution offered by Visa featuring secure data processing and fraud protection.
$25
monthly gateway
Skrill
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Skrill is a payment gateway software solution offered by Skrill USA, Inc..N/A
Pricing
Authorize.netSkrill
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.netSkrill
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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Features
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Payment Gateways
Comparison of Payment Gateways features of Product A and Product B
Authorize.net
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Ratings
Skrill
8.7
Ratings
18% above category average
Fraud Detection00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
API or SDK00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Recurring Payment Support00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Billing and Invoicing Support00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Global Support00 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Payment Form Acceptance00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
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User Ratings
Authorize.netSkrill
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(0 ratings)
7.5
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(0 ratings)
6.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
5.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Authorize.netSkrill
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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What I like best about Skrill is that it allows me to conduct international transactions without having to go through cumbersome deposit and withdrawal processes. I can transfer money to anyone in the globe who has a Skrill account, and they may withdraw it to their bank account with ease. I can also instantly add and take funds from my Skrill account. When it comes to internet transactions, SKrill has been a huge assistance. Removing the most inconvenient process of forming banks online, transferring money that takes days to authenticate, and landing into the recipient's account with extra paperwork required to withdraw money from a bank account.
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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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  • It is a global payment processor because it is accessible from everywhere.
  • Manageable exchange rates make financial sense.
  • Skrill does allow you to make purchases on European websites and send money outside of the United States.
  • You should use Skrill for international money transfers
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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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  • Skrill needs full verification for big transactions. I think they should increase the limit.
  • Users need to have a European residential address verified in order to get the MasterCard. This facility should be open worldwide.
  • The currency exchange rates aren’t good in Skrill.
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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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We ended up using Tipalti which seems to have solved our specific needs better, though it is more expensive.
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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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Because it's simple to use, works well since we have first set it up and we never had any issues with it.
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Support Rating
I have no experience directly with the support offered by Authorize.Net.
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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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Skrill does an excellent job for the completion of monetary transactions abroad and it fares very well if I have to send a moderate amount of money. It offers zero transfer fees and a competitive exchange rate with ACH bank to bank transfers and fund transfers funded by debit card transactions.
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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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  • I can quickly deposit my international multi-currency account without making an expensive wire transfer, with no border restriction as long as I have the mobile app with me.
  • Skrill is very convenient for each transfer amount up to EURO 2,500, and EURO 15,000/monthly.
  • Possibility of hiring freelancers for my company with immediate payments.
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