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description: Compare Shift4 vs PayPal to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in Australia.
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# Compare Shift4 vs PayPal

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> Detailed comparison between Shift4 and PayPal. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Shift4 | PayPal |
| **Overall rating** | 2.2/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 53 | 26419 |
| **Starting Price** | - | USD 0.29 |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | - | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Shift4

Shift4 provides end-to-end payment processing solutions for Food \&amp; Beverage, Hospitality, Sports \&amp; Entertainment Venues, eCommerce, Casinos \&amp; Gaming, Retail, and Specialty merchants.

### PayPal

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

## Key features

### Shift4

- Data Security
- Debit/Credit Card Processing
- Electronic Signature
- In-Person Payments
- Mobile Payments
- Multi-Currency
- Multiple Payment Options
- Online Payments
- Partial Payments
- Receipt Management
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Reporting/Analytics
- Transaction Monitoring

### PayPal

- Accounting
- Data Security
- Debit/Credit Card Processing
- Electronic Signature
- In-Person Payments
- Mobile Payments
- Monitoring
- Multi-Currency
- Multiple Payment Options
- Online Payments
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Payment Links
- Product Catalog
- Real-Time Data
- Receipt Management
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Analysis
- Transaction Monitoring

## Links

- [View Shift4 Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/70936/shift4)
- [View PayPal Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/179251/paypal)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/70936/179251/shift4/vs/paypal)

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