Adyen vs Stax: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Adyen and Stax — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Stax wins on our scorecard (7.6/10 vs 7.5/10).
| Scored on | Adyen | Stax |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 7 | 9 |
| Ease of use | 5 | 6 |
| Fees & pricing | 9 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 7 |
| Features | 9 | 9 |
| Monthly fee | $0 | — |
| Processing fee | $0.13 per transaction | — |
| Payment Method Fee | Interchange + Markup (Varies) | — |
| Setup Fee | $0 | — |
| Monthly Subscription | — | Starting at $99 |
| Interchange Markup | — | 0% |
| ACH Processing | — | Flat fee (varies by plan) |
| PCI Compliance | — | Included in subscription |
Adyen in one paragraph
Adyen is a powerhouse for businesses scaling globally that are tired of flat-rate processors eating their margins, provided they can handle the technical setup.
Skip it if: Skip it if you are a local-only service business doing less than $10,000 a month in credit card sales.
Stax in one paragraph
Stax is the premier 'grown-up' choice for high-volume businesses that are tired of losing thousands to percentage-based markups.
Skip it if: You process less than $5,000 per month or need an instant, no-credit-check setup.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Adyen or Stax?
On our five-axis scorecard, Stax scores higher (7.6/10 vs 7.5/10). Stax is the premier 'grown-up' choice for high-volume businesses that are tired of losing thousands to percentage-based markups.
Who should skip Adyen?
Skip it if you are a local-only service business doing less than $10,000 a month in credit card sales.
Who should skip Stax?
You process less than $5,000 per month or need an instant, no-credit-check setup.