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Cashfree

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Last updated June 3rd, 2026

# Reviews of Cashfree

Ease of use

4.5

Customer Service

4.2

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Siddharth P

Marketing AssociateFood & Beverages, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“It feels like a platform built for builders: the documentation is clear, and the system is reliable enough to handle our peak transaction volumes without any lag.“

April 27, 2026

KB

Karan B

OwnerEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Company is promoting itself on shark tank but they don’t have enough people in the organisation to work or get things done on time.which we have to bare because at the end we have the reputation infromt of our customer.“

April 28, 2023

Vedant G

Sales AssociateMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“We went from sign-up to accepting live payments on the same day, which helped us launch our MVP ahead of schedule.“

April 27, 2026

Gibcen K

Chief Technology OfficerFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The mobile app for merchants is still in development phase, so many features are unavailable like seeing order notes or others.“

October 28, 2021

Siddharth P

Marketing AssociateFood & Beverages, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Unlike other gateways that take weeks to approve, Cashfree provided a fully self-serve flow that got us running immediately.“

April 27, 2026

KB

Karan B

OwnerEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“This was my experience and I have wasted my energy and time, only good thing I can do is save others time by writting this.“

April 28, 2023

Sakshi G

Client Service ExceutiveFinancial Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“It’s easy to use, supports multiple payment options, and handles high transaction volumes without issues.“

April 28, 2026

SK

Swetha K

Co-FounderE-Learning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Accepting international payments, I guess you should consider the age of the customer with you and allow the same instead of taking a huge deposit, because u should know better we are not here to commit fraud.“

November 13, 2021

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Siddharth P.  
Marketing Associate  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Reliable, Fast Onboarding, and Great for Scaling Internationally."

April 27, 2026

5.0

Our experience has been very practical and results-driven. Unlike other gateways that take weeks to approve, Cashfree provided a fully self-serve flow that got us running immediately. It feels like a platform built for builders: the documentation is clear, and the system is reliable enough to handle our peak transaction volumes without any lag. It has solved our biggest headache: revenue leakage from failed payments.

Pros

1\. Speed of Setup: The onboarding is incredibly fast. We were able to go live and start accepting payments the same day without the usual long delays. 2. Global Reach: It’s great for international growth because you can collect in 180+ currencies with local settlement support. 3. High Success Rates: We’ve seen a noticeable improvement in our payment success rates, especially for UPI and card transactions.

Cons

The dashboard has a lot of data, so it takes a moment to get used to the reporting filters, but the support team is very responsive and helped us set up our custom views.

Switched from

[Razorpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/179263/Razorpay/)

The current features were good but not great and that I found in Cashfree

Review Source

AB

Aditya B.  
Co-Founder  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Cashfree - My new-age payment gateway choice"

November 12, 2021

4.0

Over-all experience is very positive and I will surely recommend my friends and colleagues about it.

Pros

Features like admin dashboard, easy 2FA login, Multiple Payment options, their email notifications regarding bank holidays are cherry on top of the cake. Payment links are very helpful and sending them manually via email or sms is something I like about them.

Cons

There's really nothing that I didn't like about the software, but surely they can have a improved customer support which is quick.

Alternatives considered

[Razorpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/179263/Razorpay/)[PayU](https://www.capterra.com/p/201075/PayU/)

Reason for choosing Cashfree

Competitive rates is what got me attracted to cashfree.

Review Source

BS

Brajinder S.  
Owner  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Just waste your time"

July 19, 2024

1.0

Pros

Nothing. They just waste yoir time and say nothing.

Cons

Everything. They just waste your time and there support is pathetic.

Review Source

Sakshi G.  
Client Service Exceutive  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Reliable and Easy-to-Use Payment Solution"

April 28, 2026

5.0

My overall experience with Cashfree has been smooth and reliable. It’s easy to use, supports multiple payment options, and handles high transaction volumes without issues. The payout feature is also very helpful. While there’s a slight learning curve with the dashboard, once you get used to it, everything works efficiently. Overall, it’s a dependable solution for managing payments.

Pros

The platform is very reliable. Even during high-traffic events, Cashfree runs smoothly without lag. It feels like a simple “set it and forget it” solution that grows with your business. Payments are never a worry.

Cons

Sometimes the dashboard can feel a bit confusing, especially for beginners, and it takes a little time to get used to all the features. Also, customer support response time could be faster in urgent situations.

Review Source

DG

Drishti G.  
Founder and CEO  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Above average product"

November 29, 2021

5.0

Pros

Easy onboarding process and easy integration with Shopify.

Cons

Default cards can be like Axis Bank cards, Visa International cards, Amex Cards are not included. There is a whole process to include them in the list. 5 people will call and speak about one issue. Their internal communication can be improved upon so that the merchant doesn't have to repeat the issue to different people.

Alternatives considered

[Razorpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/179263/Razorpay/)[Easebuzz](https://www.capterra.com/p/194228/Easebuzz/)

Reason for choosing Cashfree

Easy onboarding process.

Switched from

[Easebuzz](https://www.capterra.com/p/194228/Easebuzz/)

Easebuzz couldn't be integrated with Shopify.

Review Source

VD

Vedang D.  
CTO  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Needs a lot of improvement"

January 11, 2022

3.0

Although not very unsatisfactory, it's not the best out there when compared to Razorpay. But it has come a long way and I'm sure will soon fix the payments issue and give more advanced features critical to businesses

Pros

Better UI than many payment gateways out there. Better, prompt, friendly and helpful customer support. Very easy to integrate.

Cons

Low success rate of payments. Not a very intuitive dashboard. Webhook functionality is bare minimum.

Alternatives considered

[PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/)[Zaakpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/234431/Zaakpay/)[PayU](https://www.capterra.com/p/201075/PayU/)

Reason for choosing Cashfree

Simpler integration. Easy to understand docs. Prompt and friendly support.

Switched from

[PayU](https://www.capterra.com/p/201075/PayU/)

Moderate success rate of payments. Better UI. Better dashboard.

Review Source

aS

ankit S.  
CTO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Dont use this cashfree services, its fraud"

November 15, 2021

1.0

Wost experience, managers & even head menagers are fraud. Nothing to be liked, when they give you then they pick your calss and respond, once start using it holding money , doing wrong calculatinons, not givinig comissions to partners. is common for them to do and they will not even update you on anything.

Pros

Nothing to be liked, when they give you then they pick your calss and respond, once start using it holding money , doing wrong calculatinons, not givinig comissions to partners. is common for them to do and they will not even update you on anything.

Cons

Nothing is good in cashfree every thing is worst.

Alternatives considered

[Razorpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/179263/Razorpay/)

Reason for choosing Cashfree

because cheap but didnt now thet its fraud.

Switched from

[Razorpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/179263/Razorpay/)

BEcause of worst experience in cashfree and its been a more than 2 momths asking for money they are not clearing it. so i decided to go with razorpay because they have some system.

Review Source

PK

Praveen K.  
Tutor  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A Good and Usable Payment Gateway"

January 6, 2022

4.0

Overall an amazing product and solves the purpose very well. Thanks

Pros

The feature I like the most under this payment gateway is the UI. The UI/UX design as per merchant point of view is amazing. Also, today's transaction amount gets updated immediately after we receive payment.

Cons

The interface for customer's looks very off and obsolete in terms of design and feel. It should be updated. Also, sometimes there's a lag in the message when we receive the payment. The payment mail comes little delayed for a few transactions. Hence, this can be improved as well.

Switched from

[Razorpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/179263/Razorpay/)

Their KYC process was taking a lot of time hence I looked for a better option and found cashfree.

Review Source

VA

Vijay A.  
Founder  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Very Good Product and Innovative company"

January 9, 2022

5.0

Overall experience is quite good. Any issues / queries are quickly resolved by the sales / support team.

Pros

speed of payment processing which helps us provide a good shopping experience to our customers.

Cons

Pretty much nothing. It does what it is meant for.

Alternatives considered

[Razorpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/179263/Razorpay/)[Pi.](https://www.capterra.com/p/234747/Paytm/)

Reason for choosing Cashfree

We used 2 payment gateways and the primary reason was the company looked aggressive and innovative in their product approach.

Review Source

Vedant G.  
Sales Associate  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "the Quickest Way to Start Accepting Payments Securely"

April 27, 2026

4.0

Our experience has been excellent. It’s a reliable payment gateway that doesn't get in the way of your business growth. The setup was fast, and the reporting tools make daily reconciliation very straightforward for our finance team.

Pros

1\. Instant Onboarding: We went from sign-up to accepting live payments on the same day, which helped us launch our MVP ahead of schedule. 2. High Conversion: The AI-powered checkout definitely feels smoother for customers, leading to fewer abandoned carts at the final step. 3. Support: Their team is very responsive on Discord, which is much faster than the traditional email ticketing systems other gateways use.

Cons

The pricing isn't the absolute cheapest on the market, but the value for money is clear because of the higher success rates and reduced revenue leakage.

Review Source

AB

Ansh B.  
Security Analyst  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Leading Payment Gateway for Online Marketplaces"

October 22, 2021

4.0

Pros

I like the seamless integration with online marketplaces like woocommerce. It makes a merchant's job easier to receive payments. The process to integrate is relatively easy and well documented and I found it better than other payment gateways.

Cons

Not much points to criticize, but the delay in query responses should be reduced. Another downside would be inconsistencies in feature unlocking. I've had troubles using the instant payout feature achieved after certain payments threshold.

Alternatives considered

[Instamojo](https://www.capterra.com/p/182477/Instamojo/)[Pi.](https://www.capterra.com/p/234747/Paytm/)

Review Source

PK

Pranita K.  
Entrepreneur  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love Cashfree!"

November 19, 2021

5.0

Feels like a safe option for a small biz like mine!

Pros

Customer service is fantastic - the ease of communication with the team is great.

Cons

Consistent issues with HDFC bank that aren't resolving quickly

Reason for choosing Cashfree

Ease of communication, pricing & familiarity

Review Source

AB

Ayush B.  
Director  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to setup, Fast and Secure Payment solution"

January 8, 2022

5.0

Pros

Cashfree offers almost all payment methods including all types of credit card, debit cards and E-wallets. The easiest payment gateway to setup and cheap transaction charges

Cons

Integrating PayTM was a little bit difficult but the Support team is very active.

Review Source

HD

Himanshu D.  
CEO  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Cashfree x My Pahadi Dukan"

December 4, 2021

4.0

Pros

The UPI integration is very seamless and provides safe and secure transactions. The rate of successful transactions is quite high. The customer service is also good with a dedicated account manager.

Cons

The UI/UX could be improved and the merchant dashboard needs to be improved as well. The data on transactions is not present.

Review Source

SN

Stu N.  
Editor  
Plastics  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Processing payments "

October 19, 2023

5.0

Cashfree I recommend it because accounts are protected and secure holding of funds

Pros

Cashfree is quick financial service in completing and processing payments in real time.

Cons

Cashfree has no problem therefore I just like it.

Review Source

PR

Prashant R.  
Owner  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Very good support "

January 6, 2022

4.0

Pros

Best customer support ever Very streamlined payment process

Cons

None…nothing is bad. Very satisfied with the product

Review Source

NK

Narender K.  
CEO  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Prompt Service & Easy to Deploy"

January 10, 2022

5.0

Overall happy with the services.

Pros

Its easy to deploy on the website to collect the payments from worldwide customers.

Cons

Sometimes face issue with overseas card transactions.

Review Source

pS

prakash S.  
MD  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Quick and easy deploy "

November 17, 2021

5.0

its obvious choice

Pros

easy and quick to deploy , even when we did not have any knowledge or experience

Cons

charges are more , has to be competitive, also must include international payments possibilities Now my 90% business in exports and b2C by paypal so this is good opportunity to bring up option for paypal

Reason for choosing Cashfree

Paypal

Review Source

ST

Simon T.  
Audio engineer  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Amzing"

May 6, 2021

5.0

My final bills and the way to solve with money

Pros

The product is very easy to use, i love the way it made me feel when im working on it

Cons

Any aspect of the product is difficult, absolutely all in there are easy

Review Source

MI

Merix I.  
Manger  
Glass, Ceramics & Concrete  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Minimum "

October 26, 2023

5.0

All in software needs developer's review in it's operation

Pros

Cashfree process credit card easily without otp

Cons

I would like it but it gives less amount compared to the processed management.

Review Source

SH

Swathi H.  
Entrepreneur  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Payment options"

November 27, 2021

4.0

Good

Pros

Payments , ease of access , settlements, ease of use, customer suppory

Cons

We were not given credit card and international card payment options which other vendors such as razorpay are providing

Reason for choosing Cashfree

Easy and quick onboarding

Review Source

DP

Deep P.  
COO  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best Payment Gateway for Small & Medium Businesess"

August 29, 2020

5.0

Pros

Quick Integration, Fast Transaction Settlements, Multiple Payment Options

Cons

Great scope to improve the UI for the end user making the payment.

Alternatives considered

[Razorpay](https://www.capterra.com/p/179263/Razorpay/)[Instamojo](https://www.capterra.com/p/182477/Instamojo/)

Review Source

RK

Ravi K.  
Managing Director  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best payment gateway and top level support"

November 11, 2020

5.0

Wonderful with Cashfree

Pros

Cashfree, Wow I am in love with this. I got my payment gateway approved in just 3-4 days and everything done by the support team properly. The support team helped me a lot specially \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\], Both of are master in their domain. I am going to explore more of Cashfree.

Cons

I didn't find anything bad with this payment gateway. Everything is cool.

Review Source

MJ

Meher J.  
Founder  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "My personal review"

December 2, 2021

4.0

Pros

Ease of payments. All transactions done by domestic customers were successful on the Shopify website.

Cons

\- Slow customer service response. The customer service team needs to be more proactive and reach out. - A lot of information that should have been told to me while I was signing up for the services provided by Cashfree to make my experience seamless, wasn't told due to lack of promptness. - Issues with International transactions where vendors are expected to pay a hefty security deposit.

Review Source

SM

Sadrush M.  
Sales officer  
Packaging and Containers  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy to use"

December 16, 2021

5.0

Pros

Very easy to understand and operate. Very convenient to use with shopify

Cons

No much cons. The front end can be better.

Review Source

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