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PayU vs Paytm Payment Gateway

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. PayU rates highest.

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PayU4.7

Payment gateway with EMI, BNPL and enterprise integrations.

RecommendedMade in India

Gateway with Paytm wallet, UPI and card acceptance.

Made in India
ComparePayUPaytm Payment Gateway
CategoryPayment gateways & UPIPayment gateways & UPI
VendorPayU IndiaPaytm
HeadquartersGurugram, HaryanaNoida, Uttar Pradesh
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting pricePay as you goPay as you go
Free planNoNo
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20022010
Best forSmall business, SMB, Mid-marketSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.7 / 54.7 / 5

PayU: pros & cons

  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +24 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked payment gateways & upi options in our catalogue
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • UPI, cards, net banking, wallets and EMI
  • Payment links and pages without a website
  • Recurring payments and e-mandates
  • Payouts and vendor payments
  • Smart routing for higher success rates
  • Settlement cycles (T+1, instant)

Paytm Payment Gateway: pros & cons

  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • UPI, cards, net banking, wallets and EMI
  • Payment links and pages without a website
  • Recurring payments and e-mandates
  • Payouts and vendor payments
  • Smart routing for higher success rates
  • Settlement cycles (T+1, instant)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, PayU or Paytm Payment Gateway?+

PayU scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is PayU cheaper than Paytm Payment Gateway?+

PayU starts at Pay as you go and Paytm Payment Gateway at Pay as you go. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from PayU to Paytm Payment Gateway?+

Most payment gateways & upi products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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