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Plaid

Plaid

Bank Account Linking

VS

GoCardless

Recurring payments

GoCardless
Fees from
Custom vs Custom
Features

1 shared

3 unique to Plaid · 2 unique to GoCardless
Regions

2 shared

1 unique to GoCardless
Pay methods

2 shared

2 unique to Plaid · 4 unique to GoCardless
On fees

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6 features · 8 payment methods · 3 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Plaid Plaid
GoCardless GoCardless
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
N/A (data aggregation service)
2–5 business days
Founded
2013
2011
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
London, United Kingdom
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Plaid leads (4 vs 3)
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
Instant Payout
✓
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
GoCardless leads (6 vs 4)
Ach
✓
✓
Bacs Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Real Time Payments Unique
✓
—
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Sepa Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Wire Transfer Unique
✓
—
Regions
GoCardless leads (3 vs 2)
Europe
✓
✓
North America
✓
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓

Plaid is best when you...

Bank Account Linking
Need Enterprise
Not available with GoCardless
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with GoCardless
View Plaid

GoCardless is best when you...

Recurring payments
Need Low Fees
Not available with Plaid
Need Recurring Payments
Not available with Plaid
Want coverage in Oceania
Plaid doesn't cover this region
View GoCardless

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Plaid and GoCardless?
Plaid is best for Bank Account Linking, while GoCardless is best for Recurring payments. Plaid charges custom pricing and GoCardless charges custom pricing. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Plaid or GoCardless?
Plaid charges custom pricing while GoCardless charges custom pricing. However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both Plaid and GoCardless together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Plaid and GoCardless can complement each other.
How do Plaid and GoCardless differ in their focus?
Plaid is focused on Bank Account Linking, while GoCardless focuses on Recurring payments. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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