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PayPal Payments Pro vs. ShipHero

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The short version

PayPal Payments Pro starts at $0 per seat, versus ShipHero at $1,995. PayPal Payments Pro carries the higher aggregate rating (9.5/5 vs 9.1/5).

Full comparison

PayPal Payments Profrom $0 per month
ShipHerofrom $1,995 per month
Audyense Score29AS*Low29AS*Low
PositioningPayPal Payments Pro is a payment processing solution built on PayPal’s technology that enables online merchants and businesses to accept credit card payments online as well aShipHero is a robust order fulfillment software that provides comprehensive solutions for order management, inventory management, shipping management, and returns management.
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Accept PayPal paymentsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Accept VisaYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Mastercard and American ExpressYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Virtual TerminalYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Accept payments in 25 currencies from 202 countriesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Payment GatewayYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Options to simplify PCI compliance.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Order Management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Inventory management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Shipping Management.—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Returns Management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Multi-channel Management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Vendor Management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Automation—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Warehouse Routing—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Mobile app—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Barcode Scanning—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Self-service Returns Widget—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Reporting & Analytics—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
3PL Billing—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Customer Portals—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified——
Aggregate rating9.5 · No reviews yet9.1 · No reviews yet
Integrations——
Security & compliance——
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Accept PayPal payments
  • Documented capability: Accept Visa
  • Documented capability: Mastercard and American Express
  • Documented capability: Virtual Terminal
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Order Management
  • Documented capability: Inventory Management
  • Documented capability: Shipping Management
  • Documented capability: Returns Management
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

PayPal Payments Pro

PayPal Payments Pro is a payment processing solution built on PayPal’s technology that enables online merchants and businesses to accept credit card payments online as well as process mobile and retail credit card. On top of that, users can create and host their own checkout pages for full control. With PayPal Payments Pro, users are charged with a flat rate of 2.90 percent along with a $0.30 per-transaction fee, which is beneficial for companies with large tickets. The flat fee remains the same whether the cards used are debit, credit, corporate or rewards. PayPal Payments Pro doesn’t require buyers to have a PayPal account to complete the purchase. Aside from accepting payments online, users of PayPal Payments Pro are able to process credit card payments via phone, fax, and mail (Virtual Terminal).

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating finance and accounting software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

ShipHero

ShipHero is a robust order fulfillment software that provides comprehensive solutions for order management, inventory management, shipping management, and returns management. Operating from the cloud, the platform streamlines the entire order cycle, making it an ideal tool for ecommerce businesses and 3PL providers. It also integrates with over 20 applications for shipping and ecommerce, so users have the freedom of choice in regard to their courier and sales channels. ShipHero’s order management module suggests an efficient order system for your business to follow with its extensive set of features. As orders are placed on an ecommerce platform, they are migrated to the ShipHero software, which will then route them to your warehouse for processing. The orders are picked by the software and then packed for delivery. You have the luxury of picking from various shipping deals since ShipHero integrates with a number of shipping platforms. To impart order in the warehouse, users can set parameters on the software so it could automatically locate where the ordered products are. In doing so, warehouse personnel would know the exact location of each item. This works wonders for expansive warehouses since it takes a lot of time and effort to find items from hundreds of shelves. Moreover, ShipHero enables mobile devices to scan barcodes to verify that all the items per order have been packed and are ready to be sent out. It also links to the software’s inventory management module, which updates the inventory status whenever there’s movement in the sold goods. The platform can be set to indicate VIP customers, so you can personalize the orders of repeat customers prior to delivery. ShipHero tracks down all deliveries and organizes them on the dashboard according to their designation. You can see all the deliveries that have been completed, in transit, still in

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating finance and accounting software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

Pricing and plan structure

PayPal Payments Pro: Published starting price $0 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

ShipHero: Published starting price $1,995 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

  • PayPal Payments Pro: Accept PayPal payments, Accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express, Virtual Terminal, Accept payments in 25 currencies from 202 countries
  • ShipHero: Order Management, Inventory management, Shipping Management., Returns Management, Multi-channel Management

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does PayPal Payments Pro's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does ShipHero's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Which systems must exchange data with the tool, and is that connection native or dependent on middleware?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Finance tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Finance workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the connections and exports the team actually needs; an unverified integration in this record does not prove that the vendor does not support it.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: PayPal Payments Pro product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website; ShipHero product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website