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Paytm Payment Gateway vs Cashfree Payments

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Paytm Payment Gateway rates highest.

Gateway with Paytm wallet, UPI and card acceptance.

Made in India

Payment gateway and payouts with high UPI success rates.

RecommendedMade in India
ComparePaytm Payment GatewayCashfree Payments
CategoryPayment gateways & UPIPayment gateways & UPI
VendorPaytmCashfree Payments
HeadquartersNoida, Uttar PradeshBengaluru, Karnataka
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting pricePay as you goPay as you go
Free planNoNo
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20102015
Best forSmall business, SMB, Mid-marketSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.7 / 54.7 / 5

Paytm Payment Gateway: pros & cons

  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • UPI, cards, net banking, wallets and EMI
  • Payment links and pages without a website
  • Recurring payments and e-mandates
  • Payouts and vendor payments
  • Smart routing for higher success rates
  • Settlement cycles (T+1, instant)

Cashfree Payments: pros & cons

  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +11 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked payment gateways & upi options in our catalogue
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • UPI, cards, net banking, wallets and EMI
  • Payment links and pages without a website
  • Recurring payments and e-mandates
  • Payouts and vendor payments
  • Smart routing for higher success rates
  • Settlement cycles (T+1, instant)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Paytm Payment Gateway or Cashfree Payments?+

Paytm Payment Gateway scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is Paytm Payment Gateway cheaper than Cashfree Payments?+

Paytm Payment Gateway starts at Pay as you go and Cashfree Payments at Pay as you go. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from Paytm Payment Gateway to Cashfree Payments?+

Most payment gateways & upi products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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