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Boost vs Grey
Both stand on money transfer apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Boost covers personal payments and business payment acceptance across mobile and web platforms. Its free personal offering is broad, while Boost Connect has merchant fees and Malaysia eligibility conditions.
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Grey combines multi-currency accounts, transfers, business payouts, APIs, and virtual cards across mobile and web platforms. Users should account for exchange-rate markups, non-USD card conversion fees, and banking services provided by licensed partners.
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| Boost | Grey | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Grey virtual card: $5, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Boost | Grey |
| Website | myboost.co | grey.co |
| On money transfer apps | #26 of 81 | #22 of 81 |
Boost: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Android, iOS, web, and API access
- QR payments, bills, and top-ups
- Payment links and recurring payments
- PCI DSS Level 1 stated
What to know first
- Boost Connect eligibility is limited to Malaysian merchants
- Exchange rates are variable
- Transaction fees vary by payment method
Grey: what it does well
- Free foreign account with no minimum deposit
- Instant bank transfers and transaction notifications
- Bulk payouts in more than 170 countries
- APIs for payout automation
- Virtual cards support Apple Pay and Google Pay
What to know first
- Exchange-rate markup applies
- Non-USD card payments incur conversion fees
- Virtual card creation costs $5, paid once
- Grey is not a bank