Authorize.net Hidden Costs 2026
What they don't show you on the pricing page
Authorize.net costs $25 to $25 per per month as of June 2026, with 3 plans available. Plans: All-in-one at $25/per month, Gateway only at $25/per month, and Gateway + eCheck at $25/per month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
Authorize.net offers 3 pricing tiers: All-in-one, Gateway only, Gateway + eCheck. Paid plans include All-in-one at $25/per month, Gateway only at $25/per month, Gateway + eCheck at $25/per month.
Authorize.net true cost runs 70% above the listed $25-$25/per month price as of June 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$12,750 in year-one costs vs the $7,500 base license. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Example: True Cost for 25 Users
| License (25 × $25 × 12) | $7,500/yr |
| Implementation (one-time) | +$15,000–$50,000 |
| Premium Support (20%) | +$1,500/yr |
| Training (25 × $500) | +$12,500 |
| Admin (part-time) | +$15,000–$25,000/yr |
| Estimated Year 1 Total | ~$12,750 |