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Authorize.net

PAID

Payment gateway for accepting credit cards online

Use existing merchant account relationships with a reliable, proven gateway

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanyAuthorize.net
HeadquartersFoster City, California
Founded1996
PricingPaid — from $25/mo
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Proven reliability with decades of uptime serving millions of merchants
  • Works with any merchant account giving you freedom to shop for best processing rates
  • Extensive documentation and wide platform support from years in the market

WEAKNESSES

  • Monthly gateway fee plus per-transaction costs adds up for low-volume merchants
  • Interface and developer experience feel dated compared to modern payment APIs

KEY FEATURES

Payment Gateway

Route transactions to your merchant account with broad processor compatibility

Customer Information Manager

Securely store customer payment profiles for recurring and repeat purchases

Advanced Fraud Detection Suite

Customizable filters and velocity checks to block suspicious transactions

Accept.js

JavaScript library for secure card entry without sensitive data touching your servers

WHO IS Authorize.net BEST FOR?

Established Businesses

Use existing merchant account relationships with a reliable, proven gateway

E-commerce Platforms

Offer customers payment processing through a widely recognized gateway brand

INTEGRATIONS

QuickBooksShopifyBigCommerceWooCommerceMagentoVolusion

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

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STARTING AT
$25/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
Authorize.net
HQ
Foster City, California
FOUNDED
1996
LAST VERIFIED MAR 27, 2026

FILED UNDER

PRICING MODEL

BEST FOR

Established BusinessesE-commerce Platforms

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY