0.5% per transaction*
Start free trial Compare featuresStart simple. Scale when it pays off.
Choose the plan that fits your recurring billing volume today. Paid plans reduce PayWhirl transaction fees and add deeper team controls, reports, and support.
1.0% per transaction*
Start free trial Compare features2.0% per transaction*
Start free trial Compare features3.0% per transaction*
Create account Compare featuresVolume discounts
Custom pricing for businesses processing more than $5,000,000 per year.
Contact sales Compare features* Payment gateway processing fees still apply.
Free
3% transaction fee
Best when you want to test subscriptions without adding another monthly bill.
Install PayWhirl Compare featuresPro
2% transaction fee
Best when subscription orders are coming in and you want lower fees plus more polish.
Install PayWhirl Compare featuresTraction
1.5% transaction fee
Best when your team needs automation, integrations, and fewer manual fixes.
Install PayWhirl Compare featuresScale
0.75% transaction fee
Best when subscription volume is high and support speed matters.
Install PayWhirl Compare features* Standard payment processor fees still apply. Shopify app pricing is billed through the app install flow.
0.5% per transaction*
Start free trial Compare features1.0% per transaction*
Start free trial Compare features2.0% per transaction*
Start free trial Compare features3.0% per transaction*
Create account Compare featuresVolume discounts
Custom pricing for businesses processing more than $5,000,000 per year.
Contact sales Compare features* Payment gateway processing fees still apply.
Feature depth increases as your subscription program grows.
Use the table as a quick guide. You can start smaller and move up when the plan clearly earns its keep.
Clear answers before you choose a plan.
Do I need a credit card to create an account?
No. You do not need a credit or debit card until the end of your free trial. If you stay on the Starter plan, you pay through the transaction fee instead of a monthly subscription.
Can I cancel at anytime?
Yes. There are no long-term contracts required to use PayWhirl. You can export your data and cancel from your PayWhirl account settings.
Do I need a merchant account?
A traditional merchant account is not required, but you do need an account with one of PayWhirl's supported payment gateways to process payments.
Can I test PayWhirl before I decide to use it?
Yes. Paid plans include a 14-day free trial, and accounts can use the PayWhirl Test Gateway so you can run test charges before connecting a live gateway.
Will I ever have to pay monthly fees on the Starter plan?
No. The Starter plan has no monthly fee. PayWhirl charges a larger transaction fee on successful payments processed through your account.
What is a transaction fee?
The transaction fee is the percentage PayWhirl charges on each transaction processed through PayWhirl. Gateway processing fees from Stripe, Square, PayPal, Authorize.Net, or another processor still apply.
Which payment gateways are supported?
PayWhirl supports featured gateways including Stripe, Square, Braintree, and Authorize.Net. Additional supported gateways may carry extra monthly and transaction fees.
What is included in the free trial?
During the trial period, you can use the full application. Gateway and processor fees still apply to any live transactions you process.