COMPARISON
Zateway vs NOWPayments for Merchants
NOWPayments supports 200+ tokens but holds your funds. Zateway focuses on stablecoins with true non-custodial, direct settlement.
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| Feature | Zateway | NOWPayments |
|---|---|---|
| Non-custodialNOWPayments holds funds and processes payouts; Zateway settles directly | ||
| Flat 1% feeNOWPayments starts at 0.5% but adds conversion and withdrawal fees | ||
| Smart-contract enforcedOn-chain fee logic — transparent and verifiable | ||
| Stablecoin-first (USDT/USDC)NOWPayments supports 200+ tokens; Zateway focuses on stablecoins | ||
| No volatility riskStablecoin-only means no price swings between payment and settlement | ||
| Direct to your walletNOWPayments batches payouts; Zateway settles on every transaction | ||
| 200+ cryptocurrency supportNOWPayments supports many altcoins; Zateway focuses on USDT/USDC | ||
| Fiat conversionNOWPayments can auto-convert to fiat; Zateway settles in crypto | ||
| WooCommerce & Shopify pluginsBoth offer plugins for Shopify and WooCommerce integration | ||
| Webhooks & REST APIBoth offer developer APIs for custom integrations |
Why Merchants Choose Zateway
True Non-Custodial
NOWPayments holds your funds and processes payouts on their schedule. Zateway never touches your money — smart contracts handle everything.
No Hidden Fees
NOWPayments advertises 0.5% but adds conversion fees, withdrawal fees, and network fees. Zateway's 1% is flat and final.
Every Payment Settled Directly
No waiting for daily/weekly payouts. Every payment confirms on-chain and arrives in your wallet after confirmation.
Zero Volatility
NOWPayments supports volatile tokens. Zateway's stablecoin focus means you receive exactly what the customer paid, minus 1%.
Simpler Integration
Fewer tokens means a cleaner API. 3 calls to go live — create session, redirect customer, handle webhook.
No Withdrawal Process
With NOWPayments you must request withdrawals. With Zateway, funds are already in your wallet. Nothing to withdraw.
Your wallet, your funds
Non-custodial stablecoin payments. 1% flat. Nothing to withdraw — it's already yours.