GatewayKit vs. Better Payment
Better Payment is a popular Elementor payment plugin. But if you want more gateways, native crypto acceptance, standalone forms, and open-source transparency at a better price point — here is how they compare.
Side-by-side feature analysis
Comparing core functionality, gateway availability, and licensing terms.
| Feature | GatewayKit | Better Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Free payment gateways included | 9 gateways (Cards, PayPal, Mollie, Crypto, etc.) | 3 gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Paystack) |
| Cryptocurrency support | Yes — CoinGate, Coinify, NOWPayments (100+ coins) | No crypto support |
| Standalone visual Form Builder | Yes — works on any theme without Elementor | No — strictly requires Elementor |
| Open source core (GPL) | Yes — 100% open-source transparent codebase | No — proprietary closed source |
| PDF receipts & tax invoices | Included free in core plugin | Locked behind paid Pro plan |
| White-label agency mode | Yes — rebrand plugin in admin | No white-label option |
| Starting price (Annual) | $39.99/yr (Personal) | $47.00/yr |
| Platform transaction fees | 0% platform fee | 0% platform fee |
9 Gateways vs. 3
Better Payment limits free users to Stripe, PayPal, and Paystack. GatewayKit includes Mollie, Razorpay, Mercado Pago, and 3 crypto processors in the free core.
Standalone Builder
Better Payment requires Elementor installed. GatewayKit includes a standalone visual Form Builder, Gutenberg block, and shortcodes — Elementor is optional.
Open-Source GPL
GatewayKit is fully open-source with no obfuscated code. Audit the code on GitHub, contribute improvements, or fork whenever you wish.
Stop wrestling with WooCommerce for simple payments
GatewayKit takes 5 minutes to set up. Download the free plugin, or try it live right now — no account needed.