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Best Buy Now, Pay Later Platforms in 2026

A buy now, pay later service affects both the customer’s checkout choice and the merchant’s payment workflow. Compare checkout channels and consumer regions to understand where an option may apply, then consider merchant platforms and dashboard availability for the seller’s side. Merchant settlement and repayment terms are further distinctions in how payments are handled. Tabby, Afterpay, and Atome are among the entries to compare. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the criteria, so weigh the listed details against your relevant sales channels, regions, and repayment arrangements.

  1. 1

    Affirm

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Affirm offers both short-term split payments and monthly installment options, with consumer apps and merchant integration paths.

    7.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  2. 2

    Afterpay

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Afterpay offers shoppers installment payments and payment-management features, while retailers can add checkout across several channels.

    7.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    Atome

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Atome offers a no-interest three-payment option at participating merchants, along with longer plans that may include a fee.

    7.5 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    Klarna

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Klarna combines merchant checkout options with consumer payment choices and a free shopper app.

    7.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    Kueski Pay

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Kueski Pay combines installment payments for eligible Mexican customers with merchant checkout integrations and a single-payment merchant settlement.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    Aplazo

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Aplazo provides several ways to pay at participating Mexican stores, with plan details shown before purchase confirmation.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Riverty

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Riverty combines merchant checkout options with consumer payment management and business financial products. Merchants should confirm pricing for their setup and integration before proceeding.

    7.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Scalapay

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Scalapay offers instalment payments across online and physical store channels, with plugins and API documentation for merchants.

    7.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    Sezzle

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Sezzle offers several installment schedules for shoppers and a range of checkout integration options for merchants.

    7.2 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Oney

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Oney combines payment options with credit, insurance, and fraud-prevention solutions for retailers.

    7.0 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    Tabby

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Tabby combines shopper payment options with deals and merchant checkout channels in the markets it serves.

    7.0 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    ViaBill

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    ViaBill offers shoppers a defined four-payment option and merchants several integration paths. Review the plan terms and region-specific merchant fees before choosing it.

    7.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Sunbit

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Sunbit connects consumer payment plans with merchant checkout and reporting tools across several service categories.

    6.9 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    Zip

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Zip offers merchants multiple checkout channels and integration routes, alongside an app with scheduled installments for customers.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Tamara

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Tamara offers installment checkout for consumers and multiple payment channels and integrations for merchants.

    6.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Zilch

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Zilch combines payment choices and Rewards with an app and card, while eligibility and fees apply to credit and some payment options.

    6.8 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    Addi

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Addi if you are a consumer in Colombia seeking installment credit or a merchant wanting to offer it at checkout.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Billie

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Billie combines merchant payment options with buyer-selected terms and upfront merchant payment. Confirm the pricing and terms for the specific payment product, channel, and region you plan to use.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    FLOA

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    FLOA combines installment checkout, consumer financing, cards, and insurance. Its fit depends on merchant platform, consumer region, and approval for credit products.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Katapult

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Retailers seeking lease-to-own checkout across supported online platforms and store locations may find Katapult a fit, especially if next-day settlement and upfront retailer payment matter.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    PayJustNow

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    PayJustNow offers two instalment schedules for purchases at participating South African retailers, with the terms differing between Pay in 3 and Pay in 12.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Mondu

    Paid APIWeb

    Mondu offers several B2B payment methods and integration routes, including an option for offline sales.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Payflex

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Payflex combines consumer instalments with merchant integrations and upfront settlement.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Snapmint

    Paid APIWeb

    Snapmint Business combines installment checkout choices with upfront merchant settlement, with options for UPI and cardless applications.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Alma

    Paid Web

    Alma gives merchants several repayment schedules, platform integrations, and scheduled settlement. The Standard offer avoids setup and monthly fees but still charges transaction commissions.

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