Who We Are
CryptoPayHub is an independent resource for merchants and developers evaluating crypto payment infrastructure. We publish reviews, cost analyses, and integration guides for payment gateways — all based on hands-on testing with real merchant accounts.
We are not affiliated with any gateway provider. Our recommendations are based on testing methodology, not sponsorship deals.
Our Editorial Process
Every piece of content on CryptoPayHub goes through a rigorous editorial process designed to ensure accuracy and usefulness:
1. Research & Testing
- Hands-on evaluation: We create real merchant accounts on each platform we review. We process test transactions, evaluate the dashboard UX, and measure API response times.
- Fee verification: We verify all fee structures directly from official documentation and through actual transactions — not from third-party summaries.
- Integration testing: For development guides, we build working integrations and document the actual steps, errors encountered, and workarounds.
2. Writing & Review
- Technical accuracy: All claims about features, fees, and capabilities are cross-referenced with official documentation and our testing notes.
- Regular updates: Articles are reviewed and updated when gateways change their pricing, features, or terms. Each article shows its last update date.
- No fluff policy: We cut generic filler. If a section doesn't provide actionable information, it doesn't make the cut.
3. Transparency
- Affiliate disclosure: Some links on this site are affiliate links. We earn commissions at no additional cost to you. This never influences our rankings or recommendations — we recommend the same gateways regardless of affiliate partnerships.
- Methodology: Our ranking criteria are published in each comparison article so you can evaluate our reasoning.
- Limitations: We note when we haven't been able to test a specific feature or when information comes from vendor claims rather than our testing.
What We Cover
- Gateway reviews: In-depth evaluations of platforms like BitPay, Coinbase Commerce, BTCPay Server, NOWPayments, and others.
- Integration guides: Step-by-step technical guides for adding crypto payments to websites, e-commerce platforms, and custom applications.
- Cost analysis: Transparent breakdowns of setup costs, transaction fees, and hidden charges across providers.
- Compliance: Guidance on KYC/AML requirements, regulatory considerations, and compliant integration patterns.
- Industry news: Coverage of stablecoin payments, regulatory changes, and infrastructure developments relevant to merchants.
Our Evaluation Criteria
When we rank or compare payment gateways, we score across these dimensions:
| Criterion | Weight | What We Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Cryptocurrencies | 15% | Number of coins/tokens, stablecoin support, chain coverage |
| Fee Structure | 20% | Transaction fees, withdrawal fees, hidden costs, volume discounts |
| Integration & Developer Experience | 20% | API quality, documentation, SDKs, plugin availability, time to integrate |
| Security & Compliance | 15% | Custody model, KYC requirements, regulatory licenses, audit history |
| Settlement Options | 15% | Fiat conversion, settlement speed, supported currencies, payout methods |
| Support & Reliability | 15% | Uptime track record, support response time, documentation quality |
Contact
For corrections, partnership inquiries, or editorial questions, reach us at [email protected].
We read every message. For corrections or factual errors, we aim to respond and update within 48 hours.