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# Compare Helcim vs PayPal

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> Detailed comparison between Helcim and PayPal. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Helcim | PayPal |
| **Overall rating** | 3.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 33 | 26301 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$0.29 |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Helcim

For small \&amp; medium sized businesses like dentists, lawyers, accountants, restaurants, wholesalers, and online retailers. Or any business looking for a better way to accept payments.

### PayPal

PayPal caters to small business, eCommerce platforms, marketplace, enterprises, or developers and offers payment processing solutions.

## Key features

### Helcim

- ACH Payment Processing
- API
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Contact Database
- Data Security
- Inventory Management
- Invoice Management
- Online Invoicing
- PCI Compliance
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Real-Time Data
- Recurring Invoicing
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Sales Tax Management
- Shipping Management
- eCommerce Management

### PayPal

- ACH Payment Processing
- API
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Contact Database
- Data Security
- Inventory Management
- Invoice Management
- Online Invoicing
- PCI Compliance
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Real-Time Data
- Recurring Invoicing
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Sales Tax Management
- Shipping Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Helcim Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/149107/virtual-terminal)
- [View PayPal Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/179251/paypal)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/149107/179251/virtual-terminal/vs/paypal)

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