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PayPal Payments Pro vs. Timly Asset Tracking Software

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The short version

Timly Asset Tracking Software starts at $0 per seat, versus PayPal Payments Pro at $0. PayPal Payments Pro carries the higher aggregate rating (9.5/5 vs 8.7/5).

Full comparison

PayPal Payments Profrom $0 per month
Timly Asset Tracking Softwarefrom $0 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 aTimly is an innovative B2B SaaS software for 360° inventory 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.—
Accounting Integration—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Activity Dashboard—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Activity Tracking—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Alerts and Notifications—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Asset Assignment—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Asset Lifecycle Management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Asset tracking—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Audit Management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Audit trail & certificates—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Automated Scheduling—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Barcode and Ticket Scanning—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Calendar management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Change Management—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Access Controls and Permissions—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified——
Aggregate rating9.5 · No reviews yet8.7 · 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: Access Controls and Permissions
  • Documented capability: Accounting Integration
  • Documented capability: Activity Dashboard
  • Documented capability: Activity Tracking
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

Timly Asset Tracking Software

Timly is an innovative B2B SaaS software for 360° inventory management. It effortlessly manages physical and digital assets, from IT equipment and office furniture to software licenses, contracts and staff qualifications. Timly is a comprehensive solution for monitoring assets’ location, condition, and maintenance needs, offering a smart and user-friendly asset tracking tool. At the heart of Timly’s solution is its integration with QR code technology. This feature allows for swift check-ins and check-outs of equipment by simply attaching a QR code label and scanning it with a phone, tablet, or computer. This process either adds a new item to the Timly system or updates an existing asset record, making asset information capture and retrieval as straightforward as a button click. Timly excels in offering a comprehensive overview of asset and inventory management, catering to businesses and organizations of all sizes and sectors. This includes SMEs, large enterprises, and various environments such as construction sites, offices, hospitals, classrooms, and public administration. Timly’s high customizability means it can be adapted to meet diverse organizational needs, regardless of their industry or scale This is because Timly is not merely about recording assets, but about connecting the dots to optimise the asset lifecycle, streamline operations, and achieve efficiencies, including cost reductions. With its 360° user-centric approach, Timly has established itself as a leading provider of asset tracking solutions in Europe and beyond.

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

Timly Asset Tracking Software: Published starting price $0 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
  • Timly Asset Tracking Software: Accounting Integration, Activity Dashboard, Activity Tracking, Alerts and Notifications, Asset Assignment

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does PayPal Payments Pro's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Timly Asset Tracking Software'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; Timly Asset Tracking Software product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website