--- title: "Best Google Pay Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Google Pay? Find out how Google Pay stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/212826/Google-Pay/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-21" --- # Google Pay alternatives Last updated on October 21st, 2026 The best Google Pay alternatives are Venmo (best overall), Square Payments (best free plan), PayPal Payments (best budget option), and Vagaro (most reviewed). Together they hold 42,430 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.6 to 4.7 out of 5. Google Pay itself holds 4.6 out of 5 across 927 reviews. ### Google Pay - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (927 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 - Starting price: Not available - Key features: 5 of 5 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Google Pay alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Vagaro](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/) — 4.7 out of 5 (3,685 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $23.99 /mo | 2 of 5 top category features | | [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/) — 4.2 out of 5 (2,086 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | Not available | 1 of 5 top category features | | [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/) — 3.8 out of 5 (733 reviews) | Rated 0.8 lower than this product | 3.8 out of 5 | $349.00 /one-time | 2 of 5 top category features | | [Stax](https://www.capterra.com/p/157492/Fattmerchant-Payments-Online/) — 4.2 out of 5 (149 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $99.00 /mo | 2 of 5 top category features | | [Stripe Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,392 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.5 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 5 top category features | | [PayPal Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) — 4.6 out of 5 (26,717 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $0.09 | 2 of 5 top category features | | [Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/) — 4.7 out of 5 (9,309 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 0 of 5 top category features | | [Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,045 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $49.00 /mo | 1 of 5 top category features | | [Square Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/170278/Square-Payments-Processing/) — 4.7 out of 5 (2,719 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 1 of 5 top category features | | [Clover](https://www.capterra.com/p/226864/Clover/) — 3.8 out of 5 (587 reviews) | Rated 0.8 lower than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 5 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Google Pay The best free alternatives to Google Pay are Vagaro, PayPal Payments, and Venmo — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Vagaro](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/) — 4.7 out of 5 (3,685 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $23.99 /mo ### [PayPal Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) — 4.6 out of 5 (26,717 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: $0.09 ### [Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/) — 4.7 out of 5 (9,309 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: Not available --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Google Pay alternatives are Venmo (4.7), Square Payments (4.7), and Stripe Payments (4.6). ### [Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/) - 4,614 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 4,614 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 4,614 SMB reviews > "I like having different payment options and being able to use Venmo for both personal transactions and small-business payments." — Ethan R., Contractor (September 21, 2026) ### [Square Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/170278/Square-Payments-Processing/) - 1,531 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 1,531 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 1,530 SMB reviews > "Some of them are rather costly. If you can't secure it and you're using it as a vendor or on the street it could get stolen." — Aaron L., Owner (September 1, 2026) ### [Stripe Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/) - 2,078 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 2,078 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 across 2,074 SMB reviews > "I hope they consider small businesses" — Ekpono A., Software Engineer (September 7, 2026) --- ## Why do teams switch from Google Pay? Of the 28 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from Google Pay, the most common destinations were PayPal Payments, Venmo, and Stripe Payments. ### What users preferred ### [PayPal Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) - 4.6 out of 5 (26,717 reviews) — 19 reviewers switched here > "Google Pay is used by few clients unlikely PayPal which is supported globally." — Mathew M., Summer Talent intern (November 25, 2025) ### [Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/) - 4.7 out of 5 (9,309 reviews) — 6 reviewers switched here > "I found Venmo to be the most widely used across platforms and users." — Justin K., Teacher and Tech Coach (January 15, 2025) ### [Stripe Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/) - 4.6 out of 5 (3,392 reviews) — 3 reviewers switched here > "I was trying to find a better choice, but I didn't, stripe is even worse." — Kostas S., ceo (February 24, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Mobile Banking - [FinCell](https://www.capterra.com/p/254973/FinCell/) — 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - [Apple Pay](https://www.capterra.com/p/212840/Apple-Pay/) — 4.7 out of 5 (859 reviews) - [Cash App](https://www.capterra.com/p/246167/Cash-App/) — 4.2 out of 5 (713 reviews) ### Payment Processing - [Melio](https://www.capterra.com/p/184673/Melio/) — 4.2 out of 5 (407 reviews) - [Paystand](https://www.capterra.com/p/131733/PayStand/) — 4.5 out of 5 (337 reviews) - [Plooto](https://www.capterra.com/p/225025/Plooto/) — 4.3 out of 5 (245 reviews) ### Financial Services - [Coconut Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/140810/Coconut-Calendar/) — 4.6 out of 5 (18 reviews) - [PayPal Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) — 4.6 out of 5 (26,717 reviews) - [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.capterra.com/p/191978/Acuity-Scheduling/) — 4.8 out of 5 (5,774 reviews) ---