Grasshopper vs Stax: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Grasshopper and Stax — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Grasshopper wins on our scorecard (7.8/10 vs 7.3/10).
| Scored on | Grasshopper | Stax |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 7 |
| Fees & pricing | 9 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 6 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Monthly Fee | $0 | — |
| ACH Transfers | $0 | — |
| Incoming Wires | $0 | — |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | — |
| Monthly Subscription | — | From $99 |
| Markup on Interchange | — | 0% |
| ACH Processing | — | Flat fee (varies) |
| PCI Compliance Fee | — | Included in some plans |
Grasshopper in one paragraph
A top-tier choice for cash-rich digital businesses that want their operating capital to work as hard as their employees.
Skip it if: You regularly handle physical cash or need to deposit checks over $50,000 frequently at a teller.
Stax in one paragraph
Stax is the premier 'scale-up' processor for businesses over $10k/month who are tired of their processor taking a raise every time they grow.
Skip it if: Skip it if you process less than $5,000 per month or have highly seasonal revenue where a $99+ monthly fee would hurt during the off-season.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Grasshopper or Stax?
On our five-axis scorecard, Grasshopper scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.3/10). A top-tier choice for cash-rich digital businesses that want their operating capital to work as hard as their employees.
Who should skip Grasshopper?
You regularly handle physical cash or need to deposit checks over $50,000 frequently at a teller.
Who should skip Stax?
Skip it if you process less than $5,000 per month or have highly seasonal revenue where a $99+ monthly fee would hurt during the off-season.