Apex Reader vs Stripe Terminal
| Apex Reader | Stripe Terminal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $2.70/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Android, api, iOS, Web |
| Reader required | Yes | No |
| Tap to Pay | No | Yes |
| Payout timing | next_day | instant |
| Payment methods | Contactless NFC, EMV chip, magstripe swipe, Apple Pay, Google Pay | credit cards, debit cards, contactless cards, digital wallets |
| Free plan | — | No |
| Offline payments | — | Yes |
| Recurring payments | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Mobile Payment Processing Software. On The Geeks Club, Stripe Terminal scores higher on our published basis.