PayPal Payments vs Authorize.net

Based on the data on this page, PayPal Payments is the stronger choice for most WooCommerce Marketplace store owners — 3.5★ vs Authorize.net's 3.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Authorize.net at Free, PayPal Payments at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

PayPal Payments has the larger user base (338 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Authorize.net's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage store owners who need fast install and low risk should default to PayPal Payments; mid-market and enterprise store owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Authorize.net's 3-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than PayPal Payments's broader-but-shallower coverage.

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 WooCommerce Marketplace 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.

Is Authorize.net or PayPal Payments cheaper?

Both Authorize.net and PayPal Payments offer paid plans only. Authorize.net starts at Free; PayPal Payments starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Authorize.net or PayPal Payments?

PayPal Payments has the higher average rating (3.5★ from 338 reviews) compared to Authorize.net (3.0★ from 3 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Authorize.net or PayPal Payments?

PayPal Payments holds the higher average rating (3.5★ vs 3.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Authorize.net or PayPal Payments?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WooCommerce Marketplace. PayPal Payments has the deeper published review base (338 vs 3), 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 WooCommerce Marketplace store owners?

Authorize.net typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (3 reviews). PayPal Payments typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (338 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 Authorize.net and PayPal Payments?

Migration support varies by app and category. Authorize.net and PayPal Payments 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 Authorize.net" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.