Question 1

Coinbase Commerce vs BTCPay Server: which is better?

Accepted Answer

BTCPay Server is ranked #12 of 12 in Payment Gateways at 58/100. Coinbase Commerce was cut from the Payment Gateways ranking when Coinbase closed the product outside the United States and Singapore on 31 March 2026; only BTCPay Server holds a published placement. There is no published head-to-head: the two are not scored in the same pool. Editorial verdict: For most of the world this comparison no longer has two sides: Coinbase shut the self-custodial Commerce product for merchants outside the United States and Singapore on 31 March 2026, with no extensions offered. Where it is still available, it remains the faster managed rollout and BTCPay Server remains the answer when custody control and infrastructure ownership matter more than convenience.

Question 2

When should you choose Coinbase Commerce?

Accepted Answer

Your legal entity is in the United States or Singapore and you want a recognizable managed platform with the fastest path to accepting crypto — confirm eligibility first, and confirm whether you are signing Commerce or Coinbase Business, which is custodial.

Question 3

When should you choose BTCPay Server?

Accepted Answer

You want self-hosted control and are willing to own the technical and operational burden — or your entity is outside the US and Singapore, in which case Coinbase Commerce is not an option at all.