GoTo Connect vs Stax: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of GoTo Connect 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 6.8/10).
| Scored on | GoTo Connect | Stax |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 7 | 9 |
| Ease of use | 6 | 6 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 7 |
| Customer support | 7 | 7 |
| Features | 8 | 9 |
| Basic Monthly Plan | Contact Sales | — |
| Activation Fee | Varies | — |
| Hardware Lease | Optional/Varies | — |
| Monthly Subscription | — | Starting at $99 |
| Interchange Markup | — | 0% |
| ACH Processing | — | Flat fee (varies by plan) |
| PCI Compliance | — | Included in subscription |
GoTo Connect in one paragraph
GoTo Connect is a powerhouse communication tool that is unfortunately hindered by a legacy sales-first pricing model.
Skip it if: Skip it if you want to see a price and start calling within ten minutes without talking to a salesperson.
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, GoTo Connect or Stax?
On our five-axis scorecard, Stax scores higher (7.6/10 vs 6.8/10). Stax is the premier 'grown-up' choice for high-volume businesses that are tired of losing thousands to percentage-based markups.
Who should skip GoTo Connect?
Skip it if you want to see a price and start calling within ten minutes without talking to a salesperson.
Who should skip Stax?
You process less than $5,000 per month or need an instant, no-credit-check setup.