Adyen vs Oyster

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Adyen or Oyster better?

Neither clearly leads. Adyen starts at $29/month and Oyster at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Adyen or Oyster?

Oyster has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Adyen and Free for Oyster.

Does Adyen or Oyster run on more platforms?

Adyen runs on Web, Api, Pos. Oyster runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use Oyster for free?

Yes. Oyster has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adyen starts at $29/month.

What is Adyen best used for?

Adyen is most often used for card acquiring with interchange plus pricing for larger merchants, accepting local payment methods across multiple countries, settling in several currencies through linked bank accounts, unified online and in-person payments. Of those, card acquiring with interchange plus pricing for larger merchants and accepting local payment methods across multiple countries are not what Oyster is typically brought in for.

What can Adyen do that Oyster cannot?

Adyen covers Payment processing, Risk management, Unified commerce, Issuing. Oyster covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance. Both handle Web support.