--- description: Review of authorize.net Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: authorize.net | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [POS Systems](/directory/210/web-based-point-of-sale-software/software) > [authorize.net](/software/127024/authorize-net) # authorize.net Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/127024/authorize-net Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/127024/authorize-net?page=2) > authorize.net is a payment processing solution that allows businesses to accept a variety of payment methods. These include credit/debit cards, eChecks, and digital wallets, including Apple Pay. The platform provides tools to process payments online, in-person, via mobile devices, or over the phone. authorize.net offers fraud protection tools and current customer payment information, preventing interruptions in the payment flow. Additionally, the solution provides recurring billing and digital invoicing capabilities to streamline payment collection. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 220 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 220 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Visa ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$25.00 - **Pricing model**: Usage Based - **Pricing Details**: 2.9% + .30 per transaction\* $49 setup, $25 monthly gateway + free additional services. \*Partner merchant account fees may vary, contact Authorize.net for more details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - ACH Payment Processing - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Receivable - Activity Dashboard - Activity Monitoring - Activity Tracking - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Escalation - Alerts/Notifications - Automatic Billing - Billing & Invoicing - Billing Portal - Billing Rate Management - CRM - Chargeback Tracking - Check Processing ## Integrations (8 total) - Adobe Commerce - Apple Pay - BigCommerce - Commerce Sync - Jotform - Miva - PayPal - Recurly ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [POS Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/210/web-based-point-of-sale-software/software) ## Related Categories - [POS Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/210/web-based-point-of-sale-software/software) - [Banking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4216/banking-systems/software) - [Restaurant POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/41/restaurant-pos-software/software) - [PCI Compliance Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4304/pci-compliance/software) - [Online Banking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4184/online-banking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Over the years my satisfaction and experience with them has grown immaculately. ----- ### "User friendly, easy to navigate." — 5.0/5 > **Nathalie** | *6 May 2025* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is user friendly, offers the necessary tools for our business and the customer service is very responsive and knowledgeable. > > **Cons**: They could have a more modern platform and would be nice it they could customize it for each business need. > > Overall my experience using this platform is good. I do not have any complaints at the moment and I am satisfied with this product. ----- ### "Great app for ecommerce" — 5.0/5 > **Vipul** | *26 December 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Reporting is the best and then refund process helps us a lot. Any order inquiry for customer is just click of a button. > > **Cons**: If we get reporting by card type without doing any customization will help us as we are getting paid by V/M/D next day and Amex takes little longer. > > Great way to do ecommerce business on authorize.net platform. Reporting helps us a lot and then refund and chargebacks. ----- ### "authorize.net is a Reliable, Accurate and Secure Payment Processing Solution" — 5.0/5 > **Piergiorgio Tamiazzo** | *16 July 2026* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy the accuracy and impressive capabilities of this payment processing software. authorize.net is friendly and effective to use. > > **Cons**: I do not have any dislikes when it comes to authorize.net. authorize.net has always been reliable and amazing to use. > > My overall experience with authorize.net is super amazing. Therefore, everything about authorize.net is effective. ----- ### "Overall good but please make changing passwords quicker\!" — 4.0/5 > **Lanika** | *2 June 2025* | Alternative Medicine | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Secure and easy to use and void if necessary. Website is user friendly. Emails are clear. Prices are competitive. > > **Cons**: Understandably they require a password change frequently but it seems to take multiple tries and invariably comes at a time when I am in a rush. A suggestion would be to find a more streamlined way to update passwords. > > Satisfactory. The website is well designed out and finding needed services is quick. The changes in passwords are frequent which is frustrating as it seems to take more time than it should but it is secure. ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/127024/authorize-net?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/127024/authorize-net) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data