FastSpring

FastSpring

Software & Digital Product Sales

VS

BlueSnap

B2B Payments

BlueSnap
Fees from
8.9% per transaction (includes all payment processing + tax handling) vs 2.9% + $0.30
Features

1 shared

3 unique to FastSpring
Regions

4 shared

3 unique to FastSpring
Pay methods

11 shared

8 unique to FastSpring · 3 unique to BlueSnap

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4 features · 22 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
FastSpring FastSpring
BlueSnap BlueSnap
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
8.9% per transaction (includes all payment processing + tax handling)
2.9% + $0.30
Settlement
Time to receive funds
30 business days
2–3 business days
Founded
2005
2001
Headquarters
Santa Barbara, California
Waltham, Massachusetts
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
FastSpring leads (4 vs 1)
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Virtual Items Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
FastSpring leads (19 vs 14)
Ach
✓
✓
Alipay Unique
✓
—
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Debit Card Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Diners Unique
—
✓
Discover
✓
✓
Google Pay
✓
✓
Ideal Unique
✓
—
Jcb
✓
✓
Klarna Unique
✓
—
Maestro Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Paypal
✓
✓
Pix Unique
✓
—
Sepa
✓
✓
Unionpay Unique
✓
—
Upi Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
FastSpring leads (7 vs 4)
Africa Unique
✓
—
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America
✓
✓
Middle East Unique
✓
—
North America
✓
✓
Oceania Unique
✓
—

FastSpring is best when you...

Software & Digital Product Sales
Need Enterprise
Not available with BlueSnap
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with BlueSnap
Want coverage in Africa, Middle East, Oceania
BlueSnap doesn't cover these regions
View FastSpring

BlueSnap is best when you...

B2B Payments
View BlueSnap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between FastSpring and BlueSnap?
They share 11 payment methods and 4 regions. FastSpring adds Alipay, Credit Card, Debit Card and 5 more that BlueSnap does not list; BlueSnap adds Digital Wallet, Diners Club, Maestro that FastSpring does not list; FastSpring also covers Africa, Middle East and 1 more; only FastSpring offers Enterprise, Startup Friendly and 1 more.
Which is cheaper, FastSpring or BlueSnap?
FastSpring has published rates from 8.9% per transaction (includes all payment processing + tax handling); BlueSnap has published rates from 2.9% + $0.30. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use FastSpring and BlueSnap?
FastSpring lists 7 regions and 19 payment methods; BlueSnap lists 4 and 14. both cover Asia, Europe, Latin America and 1 more. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do FastSpring and BlueSnap compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; FastSpring settles in 30 business days, BlueSnap in 2–3 business days.

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