Helcim
Sales quote
No public priceask sales
Per year
Quote
No public price
Helcim vs Stax
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Helcim
32%
match · quote
Stax
48%
match · $1,188/yr
Stax is the better fit.
It publishes its prices; the other needs a sales quote.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Stax
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$99.00
× 12 months$1,188.00
Per year
$9.90 per person / mo
$1,188
Helcim
From Custom
Small businesses with steady card volume that want interchange-plus pricing without a monthly subscription.
vs
Stax
From $99
Established businesses processing enough card volume that a monthly subscription costs less than a percentage markup.
Side by side
| Helcim | Stax | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | No monthly fee; interchange-plus from 0.40% + 8¢ in person and 0.50% + 25¢ online | From $99/month subscription plus interchange and 8¢ (in person) or 15¢ (online) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Small businesses with steady card volume that want interchange-plus pricing without a monthly subscription. | Established businesses processing enough card volume that a monthly subscription costs less than a percentage markup. |
Pros and cons
Helcim
Pros
- Transparent interchange-plus markups, published by tier
- No monthly or cancellation fees
- Cheap ACH with a $6 cap
- Next-business-morning deposits
Cons
- Total cost depends on interchange, so it varies by card mix
- Card Reader ($199) costs more than flat-rate rivals' entry readers
- Recurring payments add 0.4%
Stax
Pros
- No percentage markup on interchange
- Low per-transaction fees
- Next business day funding
- Many billing tools included in the subscription
Cons
- $99/month minimum makes it costly at low volume
- Total cost depends on interchange and card mix
- Hardware prices and chargeback fees are not listed on the pricing page
Emily Rodriguez