If you tried WP Simple Pay, but have doubts about upgrading to Pro, think before you do it. In this article, we are going to explore the differences between WP Simple Pay and PayForm. With PayForm, you can also create simple forms that connect to Stripe, but there’s so much more you can do in PayForm.
WP Simple Pay only supports Stripe
While this may sound obvious, WP Simple Pay only supports Stripe. This is a great gateway and we love it too (we’re also Stripe Verified Partners). But PayForm is made to sell everywhere. We already have PayPal support, even with recurring payments support. This opens a whole new world of possibilities, as it’s a payment method available to people over 200 countries.
Also, WP Simple Pay uses the old Stripe Checkout integration, an integration that is not compatible with SCA regulation going into effect in Europe in September 2019. This will leave several un-upgraded WP Simple Pay powered sites vulnerable to start getting transactions rejected, specially from Europe. PayForm on the opposite side, as it’s a hosted solution, is permanently being upgraded without you needing to manually upgrade it, and breaking your theme in the process.
WP Simple Pay only works in WordPress
This other problem may sound obvious, but it’s also its other weakness. PayForm works in WordPress too (we have a highly popular plugin available in WordPress). But also, PayForm works in any website. So, if you choose to move your website to a new platform, like Wix, Squarespace or Shopify, your PayForm forms can go with you.
You can also integrate PayForm to any programming language. These forms can be embedded in any HTML page and you can also use Zapier to integrate it with any code you build in the future. PayForm is future proof and a better solution in the long run.
PayForm is more convenient to get started
WP Simple Pay does not offer Stripe Subscriptions until their Pro plan ($99/year). PayForm offers all subscription features in every plan, even the lower end ones. And it’s free to get started. We offer a 7 days free trial where you can try all our features without any limit.
We’re also constantly adding new features to PayForm, and all features are automatically available to everyone, not only people that upgrade.
