Blackthorn Payments vs Courrier — Salesforce

Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL vs Courrier

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL

5.0·181reviews

Salesforce-native payment processing for every industry ✔PCI-Compliant Credit Card & ACH Payments ✔iOS & Android / Google Mobile Payments w/ Field Service Lightning ✔Recurring Payments ✔PayLink ✔Stripe, Authorize.net, 120+ Gateways

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL	Courrier
Tagline	“Salesforce-native payment processing for every industry ✔PCI-Compliant Credit Card & ACH Payments ✔iOS & Android / Google Mobile Payments w/ Field Service Lightning ✔Recurring Payments ✔PayLink ✔Stripe, Authorize.net, 120+ Gateways”232 chars	“Courrier brings postal mailing to Salesforce. Send bulk marketing letters or legally sensitive documents with proof of delivery from France. Have your mailing printed, sent, and tracked seamlessly, all without leaving your CRM.”228 chars
Description	1058 / 2000 chars53% used	822 / 2000 chars41% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages	en	fr
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	Blackthorn.io, Inc.	Askelia
Listed	October 18, 2016

At a glance

8 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL and Courrier
Metric	Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL	Courrier
Rating	5.0 ★	—
Total reviews	181	0
Free plan	—	★ Yes
Pricing	paid	freemium
Pricing tiers	1 tier	★ 2 tiers
Listed features	6	★ 9
Languages	1 supported	1 supported
Listed since	Oct 2016	May 2026

AppRanks verdict

Generated from live data on this page

The call

Based on the data on this page, Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 5.0★ vs Courrier's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing

On pricing, Courrier offers a free tier (freemium) while Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL starts at paid. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.

Review base

Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL has the larger user base (181 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Courrier's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Who should pick what

Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Courrier's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL's broader-but-shallower coverage.

How this is generated

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Salesforce AppExchange listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Read each app's audit: Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL audit • Courrier audit

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3. Features

As listed by each developer

Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL

DATA MODELS ✔ NPO Cloud ✔ EDU Cloud ✔ HLS Cloud ✔ Sales Cloud ✔ Service Cloud ✔ Field Service Lightning
FIELD SERVICE LIGHTNING & MOBILE PAYMENTS ✔ Tap-To-Pay EMV (with Stripe) ✔ Swipe, tap, chip card reader ✔ iOS and Android ✔ FSL Integration w/o custom work, just install & place fields on layouts
DOCUMENTLINK ✔ Auto-generated web-based payable invoice ✔ Configure with just clicks ✔ Card or ACH ✔ Pay right on the invoice using any of our Payment Gateways ✔ One payment for multiple open invoices - Allocations ✔ Mobile responsive ✔ Multi-language
PAYLINK ✔ Auto-generated payment link, configurable with clicks, no code ✔ Email or text a link to pay ✔ Card or ACH ✔ AuthLink can authorize a card without charging it ✔ Multi-language
VIRTUAL TERMINAL ✔ The most used feature in our app ✔ Wildly configurable. Show/hide fields, set read-only, define field mappings. ✔ Works in Experience Cloud ✔ Tokenize-only, authorize, or charge cards ✔ Schedule cards for charge at a later date
GATEWAYS ✔ Stripe ✔ Authorize.net ✔ Cybersource ✔ 120+ Gateways ✔ Apple Pay ✔ Google Pay

Courrier

Send Physical Mail from Salesforce Generate and send letters without leaving Salesforce – no printing or mailing required on your end.
Real-Time Tracking Follow each letter’s journey with tracking updates, status logs, and delivery confirmation.
Automated Mailings Use Salesforce flows or triggers to automate invoice sending, renewal notices, or legal documents.
Batch Mailing Support Send hundreds of letters at once using powerful bulk mailing features.
Custom Templates Create and manage letter templates using Salesforce data for personalized communication.
Audit Trail & Compliance Maintain a full log of mail activity for compliance, customer service, and internal tracking.
Secure and Reliable Printing Partners Courrier works with certified printing and mailing providers to ensure quality and confidentiality.

5. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL	Courrier
ideal	#1	Not ranked
payment gateways	#2	Not ranked
processing	#2	Not ranked
experience and efficiency	Not ranked	#6
mail	Not ranked	#10

6. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL

FEATURES ✔ Lightning Virtual Terminal ✔ PCI-compliant payment methods ✔ Scheduled transactions w/ reattempt ✔ Automatically updated expired/lost cards. Account updater ✔ Payment requests w/ PayLink ✔ 135+ Currencies ✔ Any Object ✔ Charge, Authorize, Refund ✔ Disputes ✔ Historical Migration Sync ✔ PCI-Compliant SAQ-D ✔ SCA/3D Secure 2 Ready ✔ Recurring Billing & Payment Schedules ✔ Retry / Reattempt Logic ✔ Webhooks ✔ Native iOS & Android apps w/card readers ✔ EMV Certified - Card-Present Rates ✔ Swipe, Chip, Tap/NFC ✔ Field Service Lightning FSL ✔ Salesforce Mobile FOR ADMINS ✔ Packaged Rollups ✔ Communities / Experience Cloud ✔ Reports & Dashboard GATEWAYS & PROCESSORS ✔ 120+ Gateways ✔ Authorize.net ✔ Braintree ✔ Chase Paymentech ✔ Cybersource ✔ Elavon ✔ First Data ✔ Global Payments ✔ Heartland ✔ Stripe ✔ WorldPay ✔ EMEA: AliPay, BACS Direct Debit, Bancontact, Boleto, giropay, iDeal, Multibanco, Przelewy24 ✔ Pay Later Options: Afterpay, Klarna (with Stripe Checkout) ✔ Digital Wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Clearpay, EPS, eWay, FPX, Plaid

Top keywords

pay3×2.36%
payment3×2.36%
authorize2×1.57%
gateways2×1.57%
lightning2×1.57%
pci-compliant2×1.57%
reattempt2×1.57%
stripe2×1.57%

Courrier

Courrier is the ultimate solution for sending and tracking physical mail directly from Salesforce. Whether you need to send contracts, invoices, appointment letters, or marketing materials, Courrier makes it fast, reliable, and fully integrated into your CRM workflows. No more manual printing, envelope stuffing, or trips to the post office – just click and send. Courrier takes care of printing, postage, and delivery tracking, all while keeping your customer records up to date. Courrier supports single mailings and automated batch sending, with full tracking and logging of every mailpiece sent. Built for Salesforce users, Courrier offers native integration, intuitive setup, and a seamless user experience. Boost your operational efficiency and ensure your communications get into the right hands – effortlessly.

Top keywords

courrier5×4.24%
tracking3×2.54%
printing2×1.69%
salesforce2×1.69%
send2×1.69%
sending2×1.69%

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Is Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL or Courrier cheaper?

Courrier is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (freemium). Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL or Courrier?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL does carry the larger published review base (181 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL or Courrier?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL has the deeper published review base (181 vs 0), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (181 reviews). Courrier typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL and Courrier?

Migration support varies by app and category. Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL and Courrier both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Courrier" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL vs Courrier

Blackthorn Payments - Credit Card Processing, ACH, Subscriptions, FSL

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4. Categories & rankings

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