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ACI Worldwide

Real-time payments

A payment systems software company powering infrastructure for banks and payment processors globally. ACI Worldwide enables real-time payment networks including FedNow, Zelle, and UK Faster Payments, processing over 671 billion transactions annually. Built for financial institutions requiring enterprise-grade payment switching and fraud management.

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Authorize.Net

Advanced Fraud Detection

One of the longest-running US payment gateways, founded in 1996 and now owned by Visa. Authorize.Net offers reliable card processing with an Advanced Fraud Detection Suite and strong recurring billing capabilities. A trusted choice for established US businesses, especially those needing virtual terminal and phone order support.

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Detailed Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Fees
ACI Worldwide

Contact for pricing

Authorize.Net

$25/month + 2.9% + $0.30

Category
ACI Worldwide
traditional
Authorize.Net
traditional
Available Regions
ACI Worldwide
North AmericaEuropeAsiaLatin AmericaOceaniaAfrica
Authorize.Net
North AmericaEuropeOceania
Key Features
ACI Worldwide
Enterprise
Instant Payments
Authorize.Net
Instant Sandbox
Recurring Payments
High Risk Accepted
SDKs & Libraries
ACI Worldwide

3 Available

Authorize.Net

6 Available

Payment Methods
ACI Worldwide

22 Supported

Authorize.Net

10 Supported

Common Ground

Shared Regions

North AmericaEuropeOceania

When to Choose ACI Worldwide

Choose ACI Worldwide if you need features like Enterprise or Instant Payments, or your business operates in Asia or Latin America. With fees of Contact for pricing, it's ideal for businesses focused on real-time payments.

When to Choose Authorize.Net

Choose Authorize.Net if you need features like Instant Sandbox or Recurring Payments, or you want a broader feature set. With fees of $25/month + 2.9% + $0.30, it's ideal for businesses focused on advanced fraud detection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ACI Worldwide and Authorize.Net?

ACI Worldwide is best for real-time payments, while Authorize.Net is best for advanced fraud detection. ACI Worldwide charges Contact for pricing and Authorize.Net charges $25/month + 2.9% + $0.30. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.

Which is cheaper, ACI Worldwide or Authorize.Net?

ACI Worldwide charges Contact for pricing while Authorize.Net charges $25/month + 2.9% + $0.30. The best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features. Compare their full fee structures for your specific use case.

Can I use both ACI Worldwide and Authorize.Net together?

Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. ACI Worldwide and Authorize.Net can complement each other depending on your needs.