Free, open-source alternatives to BitPay
Accept cryptocurrency payments. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of BitPay, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
BTCPay ServerBest match
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies payment processor.
Bitcart
Cryptocurrencies payment processor and development platform.
SHKeeper
Cryptocurrency payment processor with the unique combination of gateway and merchant allowing you to accept payments in multiple cryptocurrencies without fees and intermediaries.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTCPay Server | 7,790 | MIT | C# | |
| Bitcart | 990 | MIT | Docker, Python, Node.js | |
| SHKeeper | 632 | GPL-3.0 | Python |
Why replace BitPay?
BitPay works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to BitPay?
BTCPay Server is the closest open-source replacement for BitPay in our list. Bitcart and SHKeeper are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to BitPay?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.