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Hiveage

Hiveage

Freelancer and SMB invoicing

VS

ChowNow

Restaurant Online Ordering

ChowNow
Fees from
From free; Pro $16/month vs 2.95% + $0.29 per transaction; $119-$499 setup fee
Features

0 shared

2 unique to Hiveage · 1 unique to ChowNow
Regions

1 shared

1 unique to Hiveage
Pay methods

4 shared

3 unique to Hiveage
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3 features · 7 payment methods · 2 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Hiveage Hiveage
ChowNow ChowNow
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
From free; Pro $16/month
2.95% + $0.29 per transaction; $119-$499 setup fee
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Next business day
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Founded
2011
2011
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Los Angeles, California
Sandbox / Test Mode
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—
Webhook Support
—
—
Features
Hiveage leads (2 vs 1)
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
✓
—
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
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Payment Methods
Hiveage leads (7 vs 4)
Amex
✓
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
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Credit Card Unique
✓
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Discover
✓
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Paypal Unique
✓
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Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Hiveage leads (2 vs 1)
Europe Unique
✓
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North America
✓
✓

Hiveage is best when you...

Freelancer and SMB invoicing
Need Recurring Payments
Not available with ChowNow
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with ChowNow
Want coverage in Europe
ChowNow doesn't cover this region
View Hiveage

ChowNow is best when you...

Restaurant Online Ordering
Need Low Fees
Not available with Hiveage
View ChowNow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Hiveage and ChowNow?
They share 4 payment methods and 1 region. Hiveage adds Bank Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal that ChowNow does not list; Hiveage also covers Europe; only Hiveage offers Recurring Payments, Startup Friendly; only ChowNow offers Low Fees.
Which is cheaper, Hiveage or ChowNow?
Hiveage has published rates from From free; Pro $16/month; ChowNow has published rates from 2.95% + $0.29 per transaction; $119-$499 setup fee. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Hiveage and ChowNow?
Hiveage lists 2 regions and 7 payment methods; ChowNow lists 1 and 4. both cover North America. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Hiveage and ChowNow compare on integration and settlement?
Hiveage publishes a settlement time of Next business day.

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