Apple Pay vs. Cardknox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apple Pay
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Apple Pay is a payment gateway the vendor states gives customers an easy, secure, and private way to pay in stores, within apps, on the web, and in Business Chat.N/A
Cardknox
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Cardknox is an omnichannel payment gateway that can be integrated with POS systems, ERP software, e-commerce, and mobile platforms. The vendor states they offer flexible payment solutions and innovative technology to qualify transactions for the lowest interchange rates. Cardknox further states they serve thousands of partners and customers across every major industry throughout the U.S. and Canada.N/A
Pricing
Apple PayCardknox
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Apple PayCardknox
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Apple PayCardknox
Considered Both Products
Apple Pay
Chose Apple Pay
Google Pay covers all google users, but Apple Pay works better with iphone users.
Chose Apple Pay
Apple Pay is easier because you don't need to use the app to send or request payments. You can just store card information and use your electronic device to pay. In addition, receipts are automatically generated and stored for easy reimbursement. Venmo generally requires …
Chose Apple Pay
When I had my Android/Samsung phone, I tried Samsung's version of Apple Pay and it was terrible. It was very glitchy, and sometimes I would get a notification that I paid for something when I wasn't even in a checkout screen, like I was just browsing the internet or something …
Chose Apple Pay
Newer, less old framework to worry about. It has the Apple name with it and basically comes ready to use on their devices which is nice for the audience who will be using it.
Chose Apple Pay
Apple is easier to use less work to set up. Easy to integrate and use.
Chose Apple Pay
It's a universal payment platform at this point, and every Apple user can simply donate using the program. Other payment servers take time to set up and type in card numbers, whereas Apple Pay is set up and ready to go.
Chose Apple Pay
Our choice to use Apple Pay was made because of the fast and easy access to funds, it is largely accepted by most vendors and it is a knowingly secure platform for transactions. Making it a trusted and effective resource for our company to utilize. We also found the setup to be …
Chose Apple Pay
Apple Pay and Google Pay are very similar function-wise but vary significantly in design. We chose Apple Pay for its improved security over physical card transactions. Apple pay also provides a much simpler user interface for the customer when processing a transaction, unlike …
Chose Apple Pay
I've used Concur Travel and Expense in the past and I very much liked that expenses were automatically inputted into the Concur reimbursement system. However, when I've used Concur for work, I had a corresponding credit card without Apple Pay -- so I used the credit card …
Chose Apple Pay
More functionality within Apple Pay. Using multiple cards, accessing without opening phone.
Chose Apple Pay
Apple is still superior to other things there. I am not too familiar with android payment systems, so I can't compare that. But I also know our customers prefer PayPal Payments, which does make payments easy, but it isn't as seamless as Apple Pay. Apple Pay is still the best …
Cardknox
Chose Cardknox
We used to use PayPal's Virtual Terminal for charging credit cards and had to use a homemade system for storing them, so aside from Cardknox's features being much more suited to us, the monthly fee is about one fifth of what we were paying PayPal. All around, a really excellent …
Chose Cardknox
I have spoken to over 50 different payment solutions and integrated with 3 others. Cardknox is leaps and bounds better than others in terms of customer support, payment technologies, and overall organization.
Chose Cardknox
We have used other card processors, but in my opinion, Cardknox is in another league. Their product works; it is easy to install; it is constantly being improved, and they have great support.
Features
Apple PayCardknox
Payment Gateways
Comparison of Payment Gateways features of Product A and Product B
Apple Pay
8.3
Ratings
13% above category average
Cardknox
-
Ratings
Fraud Detection8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
API or SDK7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Recurring Payment Support9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Billing and Invoicing Support8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Global Support7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Payment Form Acceptance9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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Small Businesses
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Apple Pay
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Score 9.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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Score 8.5 out of 10
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Score 9.3 out of 10
Enterprises
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Checkout.com
Score 8.5 out of 10
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Checkout.com
Score 8.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
Apple PayCardknox
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
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10.0
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Likelihood to Renew
7.3
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10.0
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Usability
9.5
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10.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Apple PayCardknox
Likelihood to Recommend
If you accept payments while selling goods and services, Apple Pay can help you speed up the payment process while securely accepting payments. Since there is no need to stick a card into a machine, users won't have to fumble looking for a card when they can put their whole wallet on Apple Pay and check out easily.
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One thing Cardknox does well is to automatically update critical credit card information such as card expiration dates. This feature not only saves time, but it solves a huge headache of keeping card information updated. Before, our customers would have to call the credit card holder to get a new expiration date. Now it is automatic.
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Pros
  • The double click which launches it couldn't be easier; you don't even have to open your phone and find the app.
  • It's pretty much fool proof from there, as just holding your phone near the reader is sufficient for success.
  • Haptic feedback ensures that I know the payment registered.
  • I have full faith and confidence that the transaction was executed securely.
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  • One of the strengths of Cardknox is the ease of installation. We have worked with more than one processor and Cardknox is by far the easiest to install.
  • Cardknox also has excellent support. When we need assistance they are they to help and it is easy to get through to them.
  • The sales team at Cardknox is great also. They often go beyond the call of duty to help us.
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Cons
  • At times, my Apple Pay will pop up unintentionally. Perhaps there can be more safeguards around that.
  • Apple Pay is not super great if I need to make a return. For any return, I've found that paper receipts are superior.
  • Apple Pay sometimes requires very specific positioning when scanning the phone, which is frustrating.
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  • Any areas in function that we found tedious or difficult were really a result of us not knowing how to use all the features Cardknox offers. Once we contacted support with our issues and received guidance, we have not had any issues or frustrations with the system. Their support is robust and wait times for a response are extremely low!
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Likelihood to Renew
It's now a standard.
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Usability
Love the simplicity, i think it's a good way of getting apple-lovers to purchase things from the palm of their hand
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Cardknox is very user friendly. Patients young and old, tech savvy to technologically challenged, have all been able to use it!
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Support Rating
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We have direct access to their support team. They have 24/7 support and are always able to help when we contact them
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Alternatives Considered
When I had my Android/Samsung phone, I tried Samsung's version of Apple Pay and it was terrible. It was very glitchy, and sometimes I would get a notification that I paid for something when I wasn't even in a checkout screen, like I was just browsing the internet or something and I'd get a notification! It was alarming and I quickly uninstalled the app and never used it again.
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I have spoken to over 50 different payment solutions and integrated with 3 others. Cardknox is leaps and bounds better than others in terms of customer support, payment technologies, and overall organization.
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Return on Investment
  • Able to provide employees with digital company cards.
  • Convenient tracking of money spent.
  • Caring for others in our workplace and community through gifts and purchases.
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  • Cardknox is a critical piece of our business strategy and impacts large portion of our business
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ScreenShots

Cardknox Screenshots

Screenshot of The Cardknox Merchant Portal, a self-service platform for seamless management of payment activity