Comparison

ForgeStore vs PayNow

Looking for a PayNow alternative? Looking for a PayNow alternative? ForgeStore is a full Merchant of Record with one flat all-inclusive fee, native crypto payments, and first-class support for FiveM, ARK and CS2 — not just Rust.

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Our Pick

ForgeStore ✓ Winner

One flat 5% fee — payment processing costs are included, not billed on top
Native crypto — 50+ coins, no KYC, direct wallet payouts
True multi-game: FiveM, ARK and CS2 alongside Minecraft, Rust and GMod
Migration offer: 0% ForgeStore fees on your first $500 in sales
CRM, automation, community goals and Discord bot built-in

Competitor

PayNow

Platform fees exclude payment method fees — processing costs are billed on top
Ecosystem is Rust-first; FiveM, ARK and CS2 are not core targets
Lowest rate (2.5%) requires the paid Business plan
Crypto is not a core payment focus — verify current methods

Full Feature Comparison

ForgeStore vs PayNow — side by side, no marketing fluff.

Feature	ForgeStore	PayNow
Platform fee	✓ 5% flat — payment processing costs included	3.5% Free / 2.5% Business — payment method fees billed on top
Merchant of Record	✓ Full MoR — taxes & payments handled	✓ Full MoR
Migration offer	✓ 0% ForgeStore fees on your first $500	Template migration offered
Crypto payments (50+ coins)	✓ Native, no KYC required	Not a core focus — check their payment methods
Withdraw to crypto wallet	✓ Direct wallet payout	Varies
Supported games	✓ Minecraft, Rust, FiveM, ARK, GMod, CS2 & any RCON game	Rust-first, plus Minecraft & GMod
Premium themes	✓ 6 dark themes + CSS customizer	Hosted storefront, customizable
Headless API	✓ Included	✓ Included
Chargeback handling	✓ Managed dispute flow + fraud rules	✓ 100% chargeback coverage
Player CRM & segmentation	✓ Built-in	Varies
Automation rules	✓ Pro plan	Varies
Community goals	✓ Built-in	Varies
Discord bot	✓ 26 slash commands	✓ Integration available
Pterodactyl delivery	✓ Native integration	—

Why switch to ForgeStore?

Everything you need to monetize your server — no KYC, no setup fees.

Native Crypto

50+ coins, no KYC. Players pay with BTC, ETH, USDT and more — direct to your wallet.

Stripe Payments

Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard. Earnings credited after 48h hold.

6 Premium Themes

Fully customizable dark themes including the free Harbor theme. No coding needed.

Player CRM

Segment your players, track top donors, automate re-engagement — all built-in.

Auto Delivery

Commands executed instantly on your server via plugin or Pterodactyl API.

Community Goals

Monthly revenue goals displayed on your store. Boost engagement and donations.

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