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Why we recommend BTCPay Server
BTCPay Server is a free and open-source, self-hosted Bitcoin payment processor. There are no third parties and zero additional fees for accepting payments. It allows for small and large merchants alike to accept payments in a secure and censorship-resistant manner, using either Bitcoin on-chain or the Lightning Network.
You can launch your own server in the cloud, use your own hardware to host it or use an existing hosting service.
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BTCPay Server benefits and limitations
- ✅ Free and Open-Source
- ✅ No middlemen and no fees for accepting Bitcoin payments
- ✅ Customizable shop and checkout experience
- ✅ Integrations with other major online ecommerce platforms
- ✅ Takes care of payment refunding and bitcoin management
- ❌ Can require some technical knowledge for setting up
What is this all for?
- Selling your products and service online or in person in exchange for bitcoin.
- Tracking and accounting bitcoin payments received in exchange for goods and services.
- Avoid manually creating bitcoin invoices for your goods and services.
- Avoid censorship from traditional fiat payment processors or limited access to their services.
- Avoid paying high fees to traditional payment processors or similar Bitcoin service providers.