Shlomi Lavi /
May 24, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Fattmerchant or ETran?
ETran is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Fattmerchant, and Fattmerchant is rated higher (84/100) than ETran (73/100). ETran offers users more features (3) than Fattmerchant (0).
Looking for the right Payment Processing solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Fattmerchant Vs. Financial Transmission Network, Inc.
Fattmerchant: We make it easy for businesses to accept credit card payments in-person and online. Access leading technology while saving on your credit card fees.
Financial Transmission Network, Inc.: Financial Transmissions Network Inc. (FTNI) was formed out of the need for a single, user-friendly accounts receivable (A/R) application that would process all payment types, while integrating with existing back-office A/R systems. ETran powered by FTNI does all that and more.
Who is more expensive? Fattmerchant or ETran?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Payment Processing software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Fattmerchant and ETran.
Fattmerchant price starts at $99 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Fattmerchant is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Payment Processing software. ETran accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Fattmerchant is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Payment Processing software.
Bottom line: ETran is more expensive than Fattmerchant.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Fattmerchant Vs. ETran based on some of the most important and required Payment Processing features.
Fattmerchant: We are still working to collect the list of features for Fattmerchant.
ETran: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Fattmerchant's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and ETran's target customer size include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, Private use.