QuickBooks Payments vs. Melio

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What is QuickBooks Payments?

In the world of business, time is of the essence, and facilitating payments should be a frictionless experience. QuickBooks Payments enables you to efficiently accept payments via credit cards, debit cards, and ACH bank transfers. Soon, you will gain the capability to access funds right after they are credited to your QuickBooks Cash account. You can effortlessly send invoices that feature a Pay Now button, streamlining the payment collection process. Accepting payments on the go is simple, as you can input your customers' credit or debit card information wherever you are. Our free mobile card reader enhances convenience by allowing you to swipe and process multiple card payments. All sales transactions are recorded automatically in QuickBooks in real-time, guaranteeing precise and current financial oversight. You have the flexibility to establish monthly customer billing or develop a payment schedule tailored to your business's requirements. Start accepting credit card, debit card, and ACH payments today without incurring any upfront payments, ongoing subscriptions, or concealed charges, making it a viable option for businesses of every scale. By adopting QuickBooks Payments, you can significantly improve your cash flow management and operational efficiency. Adopting such a solution positions your business to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment.

What is Melio?

Melio serves as a streamlined accounts payable solution aimed at enhancing bill payment processes, optimizing operational workflows, and boosting cash flow management for businesses of all sizes. To get started, try all of Melio's features free for 30 days! Melio’s platform enables users to make payments to vendors via online bank transfers or credit and debit cards, even when those vendors only accept checks, which not only helps in managing cash flow but also allows users to earn rewards. Melio integrates seamlessly with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero, ensuring that your financial records remain current. With Melio, you’ll get to streamline your day-to-day work. Either input vendor information or bill details manually, upload documents, or take a photo of the invoice for quick processing—it’s incredibly user-friendly. Payments can be scheduled in alignment with your cash flow strategy, and Melio will make those payments happen. International vendors? Our platform facilitates payments to global vendors in USD or the local currency, ensuring smooth transactions for various services and products. This comprehensive approach makes managing accounts payable more efficient and less stressful than ever before. Finally, no matter where your business takes you, Melio can follow—just be sure to download the mobile app, available on iOS and Android, to manage your business payments on the go.

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Integrations Supported

QuickBooks Online

AMT ERP

Acctivate Inventory Software

AveeCare

BluBilling

Checkfront

EMBquote

InvoiceSherpa

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Integrations Supported

QuickBooks Online

Chalk

Justt

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API Availability

Has API

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Pricing Information

ACH bank transfers - 1% (max $10)
Card – Swiped - 2.4% + 25¢
Card – Invoiced - 2.9% + 25¢
Card – Keyed 3.4% + 25¢

Pricing Information

Free

Melio provides four subscription plans: Go, Core, Boost, and Unlimited.

Melio Go is free and ideal for businesses looking to enhance cash flow, streamline payments, and handle transactions however they prefer.

What’s included in Melio Go:
5 free ACH transfers per month
10 free syncs with QuickBooks Online & Xero
Pay by card or bank—vendor receives check, ACH, or wire transfers
Easy bill management: Upload, scan, or import bills
Dedicated email for automatic bill capture
Global payments in USD or local currencies
Recurring and partial payments
Instant payments
Free mobile app (iOS & Android)
Accept payments via custom links

Melio Core is a more feature-rich version of Melio Go, recommended for businesses that need greater control and efficiency with automated workflows and 2-way sync.

Start your 30 day free trial to test Melio before you choose your plan.
Melio Core includes everything in Melio Go, plus:
20 free ACH transfers per month
Unlimited 2-way auto-sync with QuickBooks Online & Xero
Batch-pay multiple bills at once
Combine payments into a single transaction
User roles, permissions, and management
Automated approval workflows
W-9 collection & 1099 e-filing
Automatic capture of bill line items

Melio Boost provides access to priority support, faster payment options, and advanced controls.

Start your 30 day free trial to test Melio before you choose your plan.
Melio Boost includes everything in Melio Core, plus:
50 free ACH transfers per month
2-day delivery for all ACH transfers
Advanced custom multi-user workflows
2-way auto-sync with QuickBooks Desktop
Advanced bill attributes (classes & locations)
Premium customer support

Melio Unlimited gives your business room to grow with unlimited ACH payments and user seats for one monthly or annual fee.

Start your 30 day free trial to test Melio before you choose your plan.
Melio Unlimited includes everything in Melio Boost, plus:
Unlimited free ACH transfers per month
Unlimited user seats
Dedicated account manager
White-glove onboarding

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