--- description: Learn more about authorize.net price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: authorize.net Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Point of Sale Systems](/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) > [authorize.net](/software/54911/authorizenet) # authorize.net Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/54911/authorizenet Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/54911/authorizenet?page=2) > Payment processing solution that helps businesses to accept multiple payment methods, including credit and debit cards, among others. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 220 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses authorize.net? authorize.net connects payments to every part of the business, including shopping carts, accounting, subscriptions, over the phone, in-store and more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 220 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Visa ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$25,00 - **Pricing model**: Usage Based - **Pricing Details**: 2.9% + .30 per transaction\* $49 setup, $25 monthly gateway + free additional services. \*Partner merchant account fees may vary, contact Authorize.net for more details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Receivable - Activity Monitoring - Alerts/Escalation - Alerts/Notifications - Billing & Invoicing - CRM - Chargeback Tracking - Customer Management - Customizable Invoices - Data Import/Export - Data Visualization - Debit/Credit Card Processing - Discount Management - Financial Aid Management - Financial Analysis - Financial Reporting - Financial Transaction Approval - For Financial Institutions - Fund Accounting - In-Person Payments - Invoice Processing - Metered Billing - Mobile Access - Mobile Card Reader - Mobile Payments - Multiple Payment Options - Online Ordering - Online Payments - Payment Collection - Payment Fraud Prevention - Payment Gateway Integration - Payment Processing - Promotions Management - Real-Time Data - Real-time Alerts - Receipt Management - Recurring/Subscription Billing - Refund Management - Reporting & Statistics - Risk Analysis - Sales Reports - Separate Checks - Subscription Plan Management - Third-Party Integrations - Transaction Monitoring - Work Order Management - eCommerce Management ... and 19 more features ## Integrations (8 total) - Adobe Commerce - Apple Pay - BigCommerce - Commerce Sync - Jotform - Miva - PayPal - Recurly ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Point of Sale Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) ## Related Categories - [Point of Sale Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30848/shopping-cart/software) - [Restaurant POS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30603/restaurant-pos/software) - [Liquor Store POS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32577/liquor-store-pos/software) - [Recurring Billing Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30927/recurring-billing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I am glad I made that investment > > **Cons**: I think having to pay a monthly gateway fee is a con but not enough of a con to keep me from using this service. > > I feel that my overall experience with authorize.net has been positive. When I first began using this product, I needed some customer support on an issue and they were so quick to respond and they let me know that they would be available 24/7 to help with any other questions that I may have. You can't beat customer service like that. ----- ### "Safe and Secure" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *11 January 2026* | Business Supplies & Equipment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use the services provided by authorize.net every single day. The service allows me to securely accept credit cards through my online store. I feel the security is top notch and the fees are very resonable and a good value for the money. Customer service is quick and knowledgeable. > > **Cons**: Although I use authorize.net every day, I am not happy witht eh new user interface. What was possible in one screen is now spread out into mutliple screens. It is pretty but the old User interface was much more useful. > > My overall user experience is positive. I have not "upgraded" to the new user interface and don't plan to if I don't have to. ----- ### "Middle of the road" — 3.0/5 > **Leslie** | *23 March 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Value for the money, security and account management is fairly straightforward. Their system is flexible for integration. > > **Cons**: The interface is outdated in many respects. They need a modernization. It hasn't changed in quite some time. ----- ### "Decent payment process option" — 5.0/5 > **Ryan** | *27 April 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it is backed by Visa, so there is some reliability factor with name recognition. It works consistently for payment processing. > > **Cons**: My least favorite things are that the dashboard feels clunky and not intuitive. Also, it isn't beginner-friendly compared to modern tools. > > Overall, it's a solid platform for processing payments, with a little bit of pricing complexity, and not always transparent. ----- ### "Trustworthy high value freight transactions." — 5.0/5 > **John** | *15 January 2026* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The fraud detecting package makes me feel comfortable when handling large credit card payments done by new shippers I have never done business with before. > > **Cons**: The user interface is so outdated, and it is impossible to navigate through the backend settings with the required number of clicks. The monthly gateway charges are accumulated within a short period even in months when our transaction volume is low. > > This is a nightmare industry to get a chargeback on a coast-to-coast transport job. I rely on this gateway since it is solid secure. It can cope with our day-to-day traffic without stuttering despite the arrangement having a retro feel to the early internet days compared to today’s contenders. ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/54911/authorizenet?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/54911/authorizenet) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data